- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- RPG · Simulation · Strategy
- RELEASED
- 2014
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Haemimont Games
Buy Tropico 5 Steam key
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
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$2.23
at GAMIVO · Steam key · 89% off RRP
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 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | CHEAPEST $8.00 | Buy Tropico 5 at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | $19.99 | Buy Tropico 5 at Steam |
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $17.76 against the best official price.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
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 GAMIVOMATCHED BY TITLE Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $2.23 | Buy Tropico 5 at GAMIVO |
| GAMIVO MATCHED BY TITLE EU only | Steam key | $2.87 | Buy Tropico 5 at GAMIVO |
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About Tropico 5
Tropico 5 was developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. The release date was May 22, 2014. The genre is characterised as RPG and Simulation and Strategy.
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico in the next installment of the critically acclaimed and hugely popular ‘dictator sim’ series. Expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century , facing an all-new set of challenges, including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research , exploration and for the first time in Tropico history – cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER for up to 4 players. The Eras - Start your reign during colonial times, survive the World Wars and the Great Depression, be a dictator during the Cold War, and advance your country to modern times and beyond. From the 19th century to the 21st, each era carries its own challenges and opportunities. The Dynasty - Each member of El Presidente’s extended family is present on the island and may be appointed as a ruler, a manager, an ambassador or a general. Invest in the members of your Dynasty to unlock new traits and turn them into your most valuable assets. Research and Renovate - Advance your nation by discovering new buildings, technologies and resources. Renovate your old buildings to more efficient modern buildings. Advanced trade system and trade fleet - Amass a global trade fleet and use your ships to secure trade routes to neighboring islands or world superpowers, both for export and import. Explore your island - Discover what lies beyond the fog of war. Find valuable resource deposits and explore the ruins of ancient civilizations. All new art - All artwork has been re-designed from scratch to provide Tropico 5 with a unique visual identity. Choose from over 100 buildings from each of the individual eras. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer – Up to 4 players can build up their own cities and economies on any given island map. Players can choose to share resources, supplies and population or declare war on each other.
Tropico 5 compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- No native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: • OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8 • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU • Memory: 4 GB RAM • Graphics: GeForce 400 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 4000 or higher, Intel HD 4000 or higher (DirectX 11 hardware support required) • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 4 GB available space • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
RECOMMENDED
Recommended: • OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit) • Processor: 2.5 GHz Quad Core CPU • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: GeForce 500 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5000 or higher • DirectX: Version 11 • Network: Broadband Internet connection • Storage: 4 GB available space
Source: Steam store page
Tropico 5 DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
Where to buy Tropico 5 cheap
Tropico 5 launched at $19.99 in 2014. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $19.99 at Steam, which is equal to the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $19.99, so the keyshop route saves $17.76 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
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Tropico 5 — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Tropico 5?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $19.99 at Steam — equal to the $19.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Tropico 5 after the purchase?
- Tropico 5 activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Tropico 5 from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $17.76 cheaper: $2.23 at GAMIVO against $19.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Tropico 5 Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Tropico 5 yet.
- Can I play Tropico 5 on Mac?
- No. Tropico 5 has no native macOS build.
- Is Tropico 5 Linux compatible?
- Yes — Tropico 5 runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
