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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : AMD or Intel, 3 GHz (AMD A10 7850K, Intel i3-2000) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD/NVIDIA dedicated GPU, 2GB dedicated VRAM (Radeon HD 7870, Geforce GTX 750) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 16 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD or Intel, 3.3 GHz (AMD FX 8300, Intel i5 3000) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD/NVIDIA dedicated GPU, 4GB dedicated VRAM (Radeon R9 380, Geforce GTX 960)

Tropico 6

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Released March 29, 2019
sample: 469 reviews posted after launch (141 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 29,233 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 79/100 (57 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+12)
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Tropico 6 thrives on its addictive sandbox management, with nearly one in three players logging over 25 hours to master the art of island rule. The game’s humor and lighthearted tone keep the strategy sessions engaging, even as the clock ticks past midnight for devoted governors.

What it's about: El Presidente est de retour! Endossez une nouvelle fois le rôle de dictateur sans pitié ou d’homme d’État pacifique sur l’île de Tropico, et forgez la destinée de votre nation à travers 4 ères distinctes.

In-game

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« Maduro El Presidente simulator 3/1. Need Lobbyistico DLC for better experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played8211
« I can murder my own civilians enact martial law and institiunalize politcal opponents 10/10 Would dictator again. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played11
« jailed all the religious leaders, killed the capitalists, declared martial law, banned religion, got re-elected 20 times. highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played211
« lost the election so i declared martial law and kicked out dissenters after militarizing my police. amazing game »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played1
« Is the most interesting game for me because I'm cuban and remember me my country. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played11
« I love it. There's no other game out there that scratchs this particular itch. It's a country management simulator and a city builder all at once I hope the Devs add more transport management options in the next game »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played1
« les mécaniques de l'économie du jeu sont incompréhensibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Calypso has been making the same exact game for decade. If you played any Tropico games, you played Tropico 6. Don't lose your money. »
👎 anonymous review · 58 h played
« Saves go corrupt, ALWAYS, don't hold onto your island, it will be gone over 1 night. »
👎 anonymous review · 117 h played
« Le jeu est trop compliqué à jouer, on a perdu l'esprit de tropico. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« difficile, les attaques insecente des pirates saoule, les profits ne sont pas assez précis par batiments ou ferme pour gerer les salaires .. bof. je ne retrouve plus l esprit des 1er tropico. je vais me remettre à tropico 3 ou 4 »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Im so good at this game when i have unlimited cash, no rebels, & no elections »
👍 anonymous review · 83 h played1

In players' words

« Maduro El Presidente simulator 3/1. Need Lobbyistico DLC for better experience. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played8211
« les mécaniques de l'économie du jeu sont incompréhensibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« I can murder my own civilians enact martial law and institiunalize politcal opponents 10/10 Would dictator again. »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played11
« Calypso has been making the same exact game for decade. If you played any Tropico games, you played Tropico 6. Don't lose your money. »
👎 anonymous review · 58 h played
« jailed all the religious leaders, killed the capitalists, declared martial law, banned religion, got re-elected 20 times. highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played211
« Saves go corrupt, ALWAYS, don't hold onto your island, it will be gone over 1 night. »
👎 anonymous review · 117 h played
« lost the election so i declared martial law and kicked out dissenters after militarizing my police. amazing game »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played1
« Le jeu est trop compliqué à jouer, on a perdu l'esprit de tropico. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Is the most interesting game for me because I'm cuban and remember me my country. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played11
« difficile, les attaques insecente des pirates saoule, les profits ne sont pas assez précis par batiments ou ferme pour gerer les salaires .. bof. je ne retrouve plus l esprit des 1er tropico. je vais me remettre à tropico 3 ou 4 »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« I love it. There's no other game out there that scratchs this particular itch. It's a country management simulator and a city builder all at once I hope the Devs add more transport management options in the next game »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played1
« Im so good at this game when i have unlimited cash, no rebels, & no elections »
👍 anonymous review · 83 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=113
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
76 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=12
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=9
Value for money
43 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay113891113
Graphics / art171403
Content / longevity171304
Audio / music121020
Story / writing9702
Value for money7304
Stability / bugs4004
Interface / UX4004
Performance2200
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 47 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 h.

<2h
71 % (n=7)
2-10h
74 % (n=46)
10-25h
91 % (n=100)
>25h
95 % (n=316)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 85% positive85SepNov 2025 : 88% positive88NovDec 2025 : 89% positive89DecJan 2026 : 81% positive81JanMar 2026 : 73% positive73MarApr 2026 : 99% positive99AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.79€16.89€25.99€35.09€44.19€11.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 18, 2026 · All-time low: €11.99 (Jul 18, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Vibrant sandbox management shines: 89 out of 113 mentions praise the core gameplay loop
  • Humor and charm make it a standout: 21 keyword hits for 'humour' underscore the tone
  • Growth curve rewards long-term play: 95% positive feedback from players with over 25 hours
  • Graphics and audio elevate the experience: 14 positive out of 17 mentions for visuals, 10 for sound

Weaknesses

  • Bugs and UI frustrations linger: every single mention of bugs (4/4) and UI (4/4) is negative
  • Content depth divides players: 4 negative out of 17 mentions for additional content
  • Early session hiccups persist: only 74% positive for players with 2-10 hours

Who is it for?

Fans of witty city-builders who thrive on creative problem-solving will love Tropico 6. Strategy lovers seeking a humorous twist on governance will find their match here.

Is Tropico 6 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 88% of 29,233 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Vibrant sandbox management shines. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

Tropico 6 delivers a polished, long-term sandbox experience with unmatched charm, though minor technical growing pains remain. The game rewards patience and playtime, cementing its place as a cult favorite in the genre.

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Most frequent keywords

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