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2014PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable78 % positive19.99 €

As the dictator of a Caribbean island you manage economy, politics and your dynasty across several eras, wrapped in satirical humor and Latin flair. New to this entry are trade, research and multiplayer for up to four players.

  • Economy and management
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Historical setting
  • Dense, handcrafted world

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In short: Games like Tropico 5

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tropico 5 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV

91 %Match

2005PEGI 12PC, Steam Deck playable92 % positive−80 % 19.99 € 3.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Tropico 5: economy and management, a sandbox with your own goals as well as a historical setting.

The classic 4X strategy game where you guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the space race, with religions, cultural borders and diplomacy. Famous for its 'one more turn' pull and the award-winning theme 'Baba Yetu'.

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Anno 1800

Dense, handcrafted world

A richly detailed city-building and economic sim set in the Industrial Revolution, where you plan production chains, trade across the seas and keep growing populations happy. Its mix of relaxed optimization and optional naval combat is the draw.

Dawn of Discovery

Dense, handcrafted world

A medieval city-builder and economic sim where you settle islands, craft trade chains and keep citizens happy across both European and Oriental cultures. Diplomacy and occasional naval skirmishes add variety to its detailed, relaxing city planning.

Europa Universalis IV

Sandbox with your own goals

A deep grand strategy sandbox where you guide any of hundreds of nations from the late Middle Ages to the Napoleonic era through diplomacy, trade, colonization and war. Its complexity is daunting at first, but crafting your own alternate world history is endlessly absorbing.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Sandbox with your own goals

A classic 4X turn-based strategy game where you lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Era, planning cities district by district across the map. Win through conquest, science, culture, religion or diplomacy, and get hooked on the famous 'one more turn' loop.

Anno 1602: History Edition

Dense, handcrafted world

The classic city-building and trading game: you settle islands in the 17th century, build trade routes and a thriving economy, and hold your own against rivals. The History Edition brings the original to modern PCs with 4K support and multiplayer.

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Deep systems to master

A medieval-flavored city-building strategy game where you manage intricate production chains and pursue victory through military, trade, or technology. The multiple paths to winning give it strong replay value.

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