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Tropico

A Simulator game by PopTop Software, released in 2001

82/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

As the newly instated dictator of an obscure Caribbean Island, you will build a path of progress for your sapling nation, overcoming poverty, strife and other evils. Combining building-oriented gameplay with a healthy dose of Latin American political intrigue - Tropico bundles it all up in a fun, totally original and utterly addictive package.

Single player

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Tropico Download Size

The official download size for Tropico is 3 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.18 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

3GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.18USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

4 mins

Is Tropico Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
24Players Online

There are currently 24 people playing Tropico, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 28.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Tropico save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Tropico\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Tropico/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Tropico/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Tropico Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Tropico, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 22 user configs ↗

Can I Run Tropico?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Tropico smoothly, your PC needs at least 256 MB RAM and a 128 MB DirectX® 9 graphics card or equivalent GPU. Plan for 3 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU1.6 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM256 MB
  • 🎮
    GPU128 MB DirectX® 9 graphics card
Download Size
3 GBSmall

Is Tropico Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

82
Rated 82 out of 100
Generally Favorable2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, Tropico has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 82, it stands out as a strong entry in the simulator category, though it may have minor flaws.

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