Steam app 1220140 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:08 UTC
Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
67 months, March 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 284 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Cartel Tycoon was released on 26 Jul, 2022.
Drugs, non-graphical violence, foul language
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Cartel Tycoon 1.0 Release - Official Gameplay Trailer
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Cartel Tycoon 1.0 - Live-Action Trailer
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Cartel Tycoon Gameplay Trailer
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2022 to Mar 2024 · times in UTC
Hola Capos! The new cosmetics DLC - Diva’s Hotel Content pack is now available! Hire a charming Camila, adorn your empire with unique emblems, and elevate your operations with an exclusive hotel skin! Diva's Hotel content pack contains…
XsarionHola Capos! The Steam Winter Sale is live! ːcartel_loveː Grab the game and the DLCs for yourself or your friends with these big discounts: Grab Cartel Tycoon with a 55% Discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/…
Under AndrHo-ho-hola Capos! ːcartel_loveː We’ll give a present to one lucky winner every day for the next 20 days on our Discord! Each day's winner* will choose their own Cartel Tycoon present**! Yes, it can even be San Rafaela!…
Under AndrHola Capos! The Steam Autumn Sale and Steam Awards are live! ːcartel_loveː It's been a big year for us, and we appreciate your support! The game launched in Steam Early Access 2 years ago, and we released the 1.0 version last year.…
Under AndrBug Fixes Fixed: Some animations for Ferry Station ferries were missing. Fixed: Missing visuals when selecting a target for some of the Lieutenant Abilities. Fixed: It was possible to kill Miguel early on in the ‘Needs and Fears’ campaign…
Patch notesChanges Updated the Soil Quality Menu. Updated Plantations to expand the number of spaces where it can be placed. Selecting a Lieutenant through the Lieutenant List will now open their action menu. Visual Optimized models for Transport…
Patch notesHola Capos! Recently we conducted a Q&A Livestream on our Discord, and here are the highlights! Unfortunately, the video footage from the stream was corrupted, so it became our first podcast! Enjoy! ːcartel_roflmaoː Text version: How long…
Under AndrChanges Added better tooltips to ‘Crashing the System’ Global Unlocks that give hints on how to unlock them. Added better tooltips and quest descriptions to some branching ‘Crashing the System’ quests. Visual Optimized the Chemical Plant…
Patch notesBalance Increased the time limit for highest-level deals with Enemy Gangs from 18 to 25 days. Increased storage capacity for River Pier III and Aerodrome III. Increased base Power level for all Lieutenants with desired Terror Levels. Visual…
Patch notesCartel Tycoon: San Rafaela is out! Get the DLC to explore and conquer a new map, experience a new campaign, earn exclusive rewards, and meet new characters! ːcartel_loveː https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348770/Cartel_Tycoon_San_Rafaela/…
Under AndrHola Capos! San Rafaela DLC is launching this Friday! We made a devlog to talk about the features coming with this DLC! Devlog script: Hola Capos! Hola Capos! My name is Andrey, the community manager of Cartel Tycoon, and today I’m here to…
Under AndrFeel the warmth of the sun, the cool breeze of the sea, and the excitement of new conquests in this ultimate summer paradise of San Rafaela, a vast new map full of new challenges and opportunities... San Rafaela DLC is coming out on…
Under AndrHola Capos! We’re back from vacation, and we want to jump right into business! Join the playtest this week to test the balance improvements and changes we’ve cooked up! This time we decided to focus on Terror, Combat, and Management. With…
Under AndrHola Capos! We want to celebrate the one year anniversary of Cartel Tycoon leaving Early Access with an Anniversary Update and some goodies for all of you! Devlog script: Hola Capos! My name is Andrey, and I’m the community manager of…
Under AndrHola Capos! Don’t know where to go this summer? Why not San Rafaela? An all-inclusive playtest offer is on the line! Beautiful vistas, wide beaches, a smell of fruits, sea, gunpowder, and chemical plants in the air! Your collective summer…
Under AndrChanges Changed the ‘Find Your Lieutenants' marker to 'Hunting Your Lieutenants’ during a CIA encounter in a City. Bug Fixes Fixed: Incorrect Power level displayed when selecting multiple Lieutenants. Fixed: A rare crash could happen during…
Patch notesHola, Capos! The Gangs of De Ojeda Update is here! The citizens of República De Ojeda are fed up with all the criminal activity! Enforcers are more ruthless, and the criminal underworld needs to fight back! Find new ways to grow your…
Under AndrHola Capos! Our June Update is coming this week, and it brings new gameplay mechanics, Balance and UI changes, and bug fixes! We’ve also made some adjustments after our Steam Weekend Playtest, so stick around even if you played it! First…
Under AndrHola, Capos! The Weekend Playtest starts now! ːcartel_loveː THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: GangAlliances2023 The Playtest Branch is called: weekendplaytest ːcartel_nothing_personalː Main Features: Gang Alliances. Convince Enemy Gangs…
Under AndrHola Capos! Join us this Thursday, June 15, for a Weekend Playtest of the upcoming update! Gang Alliances! Fights between Enemy Gangs and Government forces! Updated Gang Agreements UI! These and other features are coming to Cartel Tycoon in…
Under AndrCartel Tycoon x Drug Dealer Simulator Bundle Available Now! Buy the Drug Cartel Bundle with a 15% discount right now! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/32918/Drug_Cartel_Bundle/ Look at the illegal business simulation from all…
Under AndrLocalization Bug Fixes Added dialogue localization for the 'City Brawl' Event. Fixed localization issue with the 'Bane of Bandits' Ability description in Italian (thanks, ElPresidente).
Patch notesWishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348770/Cartel_Tycoon__Map__San_Rafaela/ San Rafaela DLC is coming this summer! The biggest DLC in Cartel Tycoon history has a lot to offer! Ferry routes for fast long-distance transportation…
Under AndrCartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.5443 Balance Reduced Enemy Gang power in all modes (except Hard Sandbox). Reduced starting Gang Allegiance across all modes (except Needs and Fears campaign, Tutorial, and Easy Sandbox). Increased Gang Allegiance…
Patch notesGet Cartel Tycoon with 40% off until June 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ ___ Hola, Capos! Long time no see ːcartel_loveː A couple of weeks ago, we gathered your questions, and today we will answer some of them!…
Under AndrHola Capos! We want to record another Q&A for you this month! Our team is hard at work on the upcoming free update, so we thought it would be a perfect time to do it! If you have any questions about Cartel Tycoon, the team behind it, or…
Under AndrHola Capos! We’ve reached a significant milestone - 2000 reviews of Cartel Tycoon! Your feedback and reviews are essential to the development of our game. We wouldn’t be here without your positive and negative reviews, and we appreciate…
Under AndrBug Fixes Fixed: Multiple localization issues. Fixed: Rare crash if multiple lieutenants started stealing from the same building.
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36613041/77faba628ff236141a760f15b0ac12ab855c4915.png Updates & Changes Added Endurance settings for Sandbox (Recovery Speed, Decline Speed). Updated Lieutenant Abilities that unlock buildings to also give a discount on…
Patch notesHola Capos! The Fight & Stash Update is here! Get ready to experience a brand-new way to fight in Cartel Tycoon. And when you’re not fighting don’t forget to hide your cash in Caches - a lot of jealous people around! Steam Weekly Deal is…
Under AndrHola Capos! The Playtest for the Fight & Stash Update is LIVE! ːcartel_loveː THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: WeaponsAndCache2023 The Playtest Branch is called: playtest_combat ːcartel_nothing_personalː IMPORTANT: 1) Full translations…
Under AndrHola Capos! The Playtest for the Fight & Stash Update is LIVE! ːcartel_loveː {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36613041/46c2b62fb013fd44fd5b671f9d6974272966bc65.png THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: WeaponsAndCache2023 The Playtest Branch is called…
Under AndrHola Capos! The first major update of 2023 is almost here, and today I’ll tell you all about what’s inside. Aand when it’s coming out. And when you can enter the playtest to try the update before the release! Watch the devlog right now!…
Under AndrHola Capos! Today we want to talk about big things coming to Cartel Tycoon in 2023. A new map, a rework of the combat system, and a whole lot more... Watch the devlog right now! And get Cartel Tycoon with a 40% discount until January 30!…
Under Andrhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ Ho-ho-hola Capos! ːcartel_loveː The end of the year is approaching fast, and we didn’t want to leave you without a present! So we decided to make this video! We’ll talk about our…
Under AndrBug Fixes Fixed: Oculus users can experience longer loading times when starting the game if the Oculus App isn't open!
Patch notesVisual Updated tree visuals for buildings Bug Fixes Fixed: Multiple localization and text issues Fixed: Incorrect number of bonuses displayed on the University if Lieutenant with Researcher ability is there Fixed: "Connecting to cloud"…
Patch notesHola Capos! We’re excited to bring you our next Content Update, “Sacred Lamb” with major additions to the gameplay, a new end-game challenge, changes based on your feedback, and, of course, bug fixes! Steam Weekly Deal is Live! Get the game…
Under AndrHola Capos! “The Sacred Lamb” Update brings you more end-game content, multiple quality-of-life changes, and bug fixes! Learn more about the upcoming update in this devlog! Prefer the written word? We've got you covered. The full transcript…
Under AndrHola Capos! Steam Autumn Sale is Live, and so are the nominations for the Steam Awards 2022! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ Buy the game with a 30% Discount, write a review if you like it, and nominate Cartel…
Under AndrHola Capos! The Playtest for our next Content Update is going live TODAY! THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: playtest2022 The Playtest Branch is called: playtest ːcartel_nothing_personalː IMPORTANT: Full translations are not available…
Under AndrBug Fixes Fixed: Gang Event "Kill a Liuetneant" sometimes targets a Lieutenant that is no longer in the Cartel Fixed: Gang Event "Spoil a Relationship" sometimes doesn't mention a specific gang Fixed: A Lieutenant that was kidnapped during…
Patch notesHola Capos! While we're working on the next major update for Cartel Tycoon and the release of the second minor update with multiple bug fixes, we wanted to give away something to the community!…
Under AndrBug Fixes Fixed: You can now earn Steam Achievements again! Some of them will be granted to you, some will require doing the required actions again. Sorry, we missed it during the Release ːcartel_sadː Fixed: Multiple Localization and text…
Patch notesHola Capos! Our next update - Goals & Gains is here, so it’s time for you to know what’s inside. Let’s get right into it! And now is the perfect time to get Cartel Tycoon with a 30% discount!…
Under AndrHola Capos! ːcartel_loveː The Beta for the next update is out now, and you can read all about it right here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1220140/view/3315236813364918047 THE CODE FOR THE STEAM BETA IS: CartelTycoonOctober2022…
Under AndrHola Capos! If you missed our Q&A Stream on Discord, we have a surprise for you! The Beta for the Goals & Gains Update is going live TODAY! THE CODE FOR THE STEAM BETA IS: CartelTycoonOctober2022 The Beta Branch is called…
Under AndrHola, Capos! Tomorrow, we want to discuss the upcoming update, showcase the changes and answer your questions! Join us on Discord to watch the stream live and ask us anything! The Livestream is going live at 9 AM PT / 4 PM GMT!…
Under AndrHola Capos! Last week we announced the winners of our Sandbox Stories contest on Discord! Check out their stories and Sandbox Settings below! ːcartel_loveː Gentlemen of Los Grandes by MinaBlack The Los Caballeros de los Grandes cartel…
Under AndrHola Capos! We're back from our vacation as of yesterday, and we missed you ːcartel_loveː We're already hard at work, and we'll discuss what's next for Cartel Tycoon soon! We're going through your feedback, comments, and reviews to set the…
Under AndrEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Cartel Tycoon: Content Pack - Diva's Hotel | Windows | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Cartel Tycoon: San Rafaela | Windows | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Cartel Tycoon - Lieutenants Pack - La Familia | Windows | 03 Apr 2023 |
| Cartel Tycoon - Soundtrack Vol. II | WindowsmacOSLinux | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Cartel Tycoon - Lieutenants Pack - Guerilla | Windows | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Cartel Tycoon - Artbook | Windows | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Cartel Tycoon - Soundtrack Vol. I | WindowsmacOSLinux | 18 Mar 2021 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Cartel Tycoon Launcher.exe | -onlineplatform=steam | windows |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocal | CartelTycoon/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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