Tropico on mobile is a technical marvel, managing to cram a deep, complex PC city-builder into a pocket-sized experience without losing any of its charm or depth. Playing as 'El Presidente' is as much about managing political intrigue as it is about building roads. The game's trademark humor shines through every edict and radio broadcast, making even the most tyrannical decisions feel lighthearted. The transition to touch controls is incredibly well-handled; menus are intuitive, and the 'Built for iOS' refinements make managing your island paradise feel natural.
The sheer amount of content here is staggering. Whether you want to turn Tropico into a tourist hotspot, an industrial titan, or a strict police state, the game gives you the tools to do so. Managing public opinion while rewarding your loyal followers—or 'removing' unruly elements—creates a unique gameplay loop that you don't often find in the simulation genre. It’s a premium, full-featured experience with no microtransactions, representing the gold standard for what a mobile simulation game should be.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4.3Thu Aug 31 2023
• Adds the new mission pack 'The Tropican Dream', available via in-app purchase
All hail El Presidente! The proud nation of Tropico is now in your hands and badly in need of modernisation!
As the freshly elected leader of an underdeveloped Caribbean island with untapped resources and enormous potential, hopes are high that you will deliver Tropico into the glorious future its people deserve. The opportunities are boundless in this humorous city-builder with a political twist.
YOU RULE!
Develop and manage every aspect of Tropico, from its roads, buildings and people, to its military, trade and foreign policies.
BE A VISIONARY LEADER
Transform Tropico into the country you want it to be: a booming tourist paradise, an industrial powerhouse, a police state, or all three!
PLAY POLITICS
Recount elections, calm unruly elements, manage public opinion and reward your loyal followers…
BUILT FOR iOS
Exercise complete control with an intuitive touch interface and gameplay mechanics designed and refined for mobile gaming.
EXERT ABSOLUTE POWER!
From printing your own money to growing your own fanclub, Tropico includes all the extra edicts, missions, landmarks and leisure facilities of its popular expansion pack, Absolute Power.
ADDITIONAL MISSION PACKS
Fleece revolutionary llamas and search for alien life in the free 'Postcards from Tropico' mission pack. Or play the markets and face God’s wrath in 'The Tropican Dream' mission pack, available via in-app purchase.
This game requires iOS 14 or later and just under 3GB of space to install.
Supported iPhones:
• iPhone 6S / 6S Plus and later
• Any iPhone SE
• iPod Touch (7th generation, 2019)
Supported iPads:
• iPad mini (5th generation, 2019) and later
• iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019) and later
• iPad (5th generation, 2017) and later
• Any iPad Pro
Copyright © 2023 Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Tropico is a registered trademark of Kalypso Media Group GmbH. All rights reserved. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. Apple, the Apple logo and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other logos, copyrights and trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch (7th generation).All hail El Presidente! The proud nation of Tropico is now in your hands and badly in need of modernisation!
As the freshly elected leader of an underdeveloped Caribbean island with untapped resources and enormous potential, hopes are high that you will deliver Tropico into the glorious future its people deserve. The opportunities are boundless in this humorous city-builder with a political twist.
YOU RULE!
Develop and manage every aspect of Tropico, from its roads, buildings and people, to its military, trade and foreign policies.
BE A VISIONARY LEADER
Transform Tropico into the country you want it to be: a booming tourist paradise, an industrial powerhouse, a police state, or all three!
PLAY POLITICS
Recount elections, calm unruly elements, manage public opinion and reward your loyal followers…
BUILT FOR iOS
Exercise complete control with an intuitive touch interface and gameplay mechanics designed and refined for mobile gaming.
EXERT ABSOLUTE POWER!
From printing your own money to growing your own fanclub, Tropico includes all the extra edicts, missions, landmarks and leisure facilities of its popular expansion pack, Absolute Power.
ADDITIONAL MISSION PACKS
Fleece revolutionary llamas and search for alien life in the free 'Postcards from Tropico' mission pack. Or play the markets and face God’s wrath in 'The Tropican Dream' mission pack, available via in-app purchase.
This game requires iOS 14 or later and just under 3GB of space to install.
Supported iPhones:
• iPhone 6S / 6S Plus and later
• Any iPhone SE
• iPod Touch (7th generation, 2019)
Supported iPads:
• iPad mini (5th generation, 2019) and later
• iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019) and later
• iPad (5th generation, 2017) and later
• Any iPad Pro
Copyright © 2023 Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Tropico is a registered trademark of Kalypso Media Group GmbH. All rights reserved. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. Apple, the Apple logo and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other logos, copyrights and trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.




















You rule! Tropico is the world-renowned city-builder and political sim, now refined for mobile. As El Presidente, you manage every aspect of your Caribbean nation—from building infrastructure and managing the economy to controlling foreign policy and public opinion. Transform Tropico into a booming tourist destination, an industrial powerhouse, or a police state. With a fully optimized touch interface and the series' signature humor, you have absolute power to develop your island exactly how you see fit. Will you be a visionary leader or a feared dictator?
Full city-building and political simulation
Intuitive touch interface designed for iOS
Boundless development options: Tourism, Industry, or Military
Deep political management: Elections, public opinion, and edicts
Humorous presentation and high-quality 3D graphics
Happy citizens are less likely to revolt. Focus on providing basic needs like housing and healthcare early on. If things get out of hand, use the 'Edicts' menu to declare martial law or bribe influential leaders.
Tropico will land on Android as a premium release (thanks Feral), and it will be available on September 5th for $11.99 sans any advertisements or in-app...
Android Police Sun Sep 29 2019
Tropico is a franchise that's been around since 2001, but today marks its first time on an iOS device courtesy of Feral Interactive.
MacStories Tue Jan 29 2019
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Android Police Tue Oct 29 2019
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Place roads and buildings to create an efficient economy. Exporting goods like sugar and tobacco is the best way to fill your treasury, allowing you to fund larger projects and keep your military loyal.
No, Tropico is a premium game that provides the full experience with no additional microtransactions.