
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
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Each in the currency that store quoted — not converted: the gap between two rows is the publisher's pricing, not an exchange rate.
Discounts
Every price cut of more than 20% we have observed, in each market that quoted one, with this game's chart position on either side of it. These are episodes, not a model: a sale is one event, and one event cannot tell you what the next one will do.
Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 1/day in the week to Sep 1 → 1.14/day in the week after.
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Each DLC is estimated with the same model as a game, then summed — a modeled figure, not reported DLC sales.
Sums Steam only; GOG, Xbox publish no volume signal, so the true total is higher by an unknown amount.
| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SteamYou are here | $14.99 | 8.2Kreviews | 92% | — | $4.6M |
| $5.99−60% | 417ratings | 88% | — | not modelled | |
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Build ids and update times come straight from Steam's PICS — the same source SteamDB reads. Patch history grows as we record new builds.
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Reviews
Themes across 844 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
I am stuck at the olympics scenario because I issued the pan-caribbean edict earlier than requested and cannot be issued again although the game says it can be reissued after 4 years. I read this is a known bug from the last 11 years but no one ever cared to fix it. I just needed this questo to win the scenario, I won't restart for such a dumb bug and I cannot recommend this game for the same reason. Developers should care for their products and customers, Tropico 4's developers evidently don't so players sholud follow suit in not caring about this game too.
Love the Tropico series, but this game suffers from the same thing as most older games; you're stuck running it at 1080p bc the ui shrinks to nothingness at higher resolutions, especially beautiful and crispy 4k. Still the best game in the series and looks way better than the blurry mess that is 5!
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Every market we collect.
For scale, across Steam · Top Sellers · Poland over the last 30 days: the 21 chart moves that followed a price cut of more than 20% went a median of 12 places towards #1, and the 2,501 moves with no price cut behind them went 1 away. One store, one chart, one country — it is the only place we have enough observations to say even that.
Prices outside the United States have been collected since 6 August 2026 and chart positions since 19 July 2026, so a cut older than that has no market to compare and a market that joined later has no history yet. Nothing here is converted between currencies.
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All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Korean*languages with full audio support
| $9.99 |
| 331ratings |
| 80% |
| — |
| not modelled |
Matched by title — a reused name can pair the wrong games. * is a critic aggregate. Prices and positions are each store's United States storefront; Epic charts worldwide. Audience and Score too, except Steam's, which is worldwide.
Hours played at review time, across 848 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Tropico 4 has been a game I've come back to for years and years, usually just for one map at thats it but I love it every time. Great music, nice visuals despite its age, fun portrait designs and a good sense of humor. There really isn't a game that has the same vibe as Tropico 4 and out of all the iterations I recommend this one the most. Give it a spin if you're looking for a new City sim/builder to play.
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Something about these 2010s city management games hooks me harder than heroin. I played Tropico 4 for 9 hours in my first session, and beat the game on freeplay mode. I will probably do it several more times before I move onto Tropico 5 to do the same thing. Viva El Presidente!
Great Game, was so much fun on the ridiculousness of this city builder, one of my first positive experiences with a city builder, would recommend giving this game a shot. Probably the best in its series to be honest (I have only played this and Tropico 5).
Tropico 4 is an incredibly immersive and entertaining game that provides players with a unique and captivating experience in city-building and management. Set in the backdrop of a vibrant and dynamic Caribbean island, the game allows you to step into the shoes of "El Presidente," the ruler of your own tropical paradise. One of the standout features of Tropico 4 is its attention to detail and richly developed world. From the bustling streets of your cities to the lush landscapes, every aspect of your island feels alive and full of personality. The game's graphics are beautifully crafted, immersing you in the colorful and vibrant atmosphere of the tropics. The gameplay mechanics are deep and engaging, offering a perfect balance between strategy and simulation. As El Presidente, you'll face a variety of challenges and decisions, from managing your economy and infrastructure to dealing with political factions and international relations. The sheer variety of options and strategies available ensure that every playthrough feels fresh and exciting. One of the most enjoyable aspects of Tropico 4 is its sense of humor and wit. The game is filled with quirky characters, humorous dialogue, and tongue-in-cheek references that will keep you smiling throughout your time with it. Whether you're dealing with rebellious citizens or navigating tricky political situations, there's always a sense of lighthearted fun to be found. Overall, Tropico 4 is a fantastic game that offers hours of entertainment for fans of city-building and strategy games. With its charming setting, engaging gameplay, and delightful sense of humor, it's a title that's sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the genre, Tropico 4 is an experience that shouldn't be missed.
This game is enjoyable for someone like me who thinks they can govern an island community better than anyone else! Fun graphics and intuitive interface for a great gaming experience!
In Tropico there are elections that are held every few in-game years. You have to appease the various factions of citizens to win the election. Of course, you can enact certain edicts to govern how you want to, and then just rig the election for a fee but there will be civil unrest. Of course, you can use the military to quell this as well. I played as Fidel Castro (communist) but somehow got all of the factions including religious and capitalists to like me and happiness high despite the Liberty stat being at 10%. IRL, he suppressed religion and eliminated all private enterprises! I think its because uneducated people early in game are literally too stupid to have free will or need for extensive human rights LOL. Early game is literally "I'm going to pay you 5 pesos a month to work in a corn field or you will starve to death" And that's the basis that the entire society is built on.
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