Cartel Tycoon

Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival cartels and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.


Set in the fictionalized '80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon tells the story of a time when the cocaine took over first the US, and then the whole world. Ridiculously rich drug kingpins rule over glorious empires, creating thousands of jobs. But a maelstrom of violence threatens this criminal underworld from within.


Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rival cartels, rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion. Adapt on the fly to procedurally-generated events. When you die (it never really ends well for drug lords), crown your successor, and build your empire from the ruins all over again.




In Cartel Tycoon, failure is inevitable and violence begets more violence — but for the cunning kingpin, unimaginable profits await.




Expand a drug empire in the late ‘80s, controlling everything from production to supply lines. Deal in marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and legal goods disguising your drug trade.


Rival cartels, the DEA, army and even the CIA all threaten your growing business. Death is inevitable, but not the end. You can choose a replacement.


Conquer neighboring regions and send profits soaring to unlock new upgrade paths and powerful research opportunities


Original soundtrack recorded by artists including Orkesta Mendoza, Chico Unicornio, Candeleros, C.A.M.P.O.S., The Vicious Seeds and more!

• Grow your empire. Develop your humble farming operation into a massive logistical system comprising plantations, laboratories, aerodromes, and more.
• Reign your way. Tycoon action on an epic scale with dozens of upgrade paths and endless strategic combinations.
• Death is inevitable. When your capo falls, promote one of your unique lieutenants to take control and continue growing your cartel.
• Everything - and everyone - has a price. Launder your hard-earned cash to develop your empire, maintain your lieutenants' allegiance, and bribe corrupt politicians.
• Defend what's yours. Evade the authorities and square off against rival cartels on the path to profit.
• Endless replayability. Explore a dynamic narrative system with dozens of unique characters combined with limitless sandbox gameplay.

Featuring an original soundtrack that captures the era with psychedelic and Latin American influences.

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