Cartel Inception is a gritty, strategic empire-builder that successfully avoids the 'generic tycoon' trap by incorporating high-stakes tactical combat. You aren't just clicking on buildings to collect money; you are managing supply lines and defending your territory from rival factions. The management layer is surprisingly deep, requiring a delicate balance between production, logistics, and muscle.
The game's atmosphere is top-notch, with a dark, cinematic visual style that fits the theme perfectly. The tactical combat segments are the highlight, requiring genuine thought about unit placement and timing. While the wait timers for construction can be a bit long in the late game, the constant threat of 'raids' keeps you engaged. Itβs a compelling, mature-themed strategy game that rewards long-term planning.
Dinsun here. Iβve seen enough Breaking Bad to know where this is going. Cartel: Inception tries to do too many things at once. Itβs part business sim, part turn-based RPG, and part card game. The result is a 'jack of all trades, master of none' situation. Managing your drug labs and laundries is satisfying enough, but the UI is a nightmare of tiny buttons and confusing menus.
The turn-based combat is basic and lacks the tactical depth of something like XCOM. It leans heavily into a 'gritty' aesthetic that feels a bit forced and dated. Itβs an ambitious project for mobile, but it needs a lot more polish. Right now, it feels like work rather than play. Iβd rather just re-watch the show.
Performance: Occasional lag in menu navigation; high battery usage.
Buy if: You love deep management sims and don't mind a steep, clunky learning curve.
Skip if: You want a polished, modern strategy experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 1.0.11Fri Nov 22 2019
Small fixes
Ready to build your criminal Empire? Game 'Cartel' is an extraordinary combination of turn-based strategy, RPG and card simulator. Immerse yourself in the world of rampant crime in new Mexico and establish your dominance...
The cartel killed your best friend and now your task is to take revenge by destroying the Mexican group, located in the East of new Mexico, while creating your own cartel, with blackjack and labs. This world will give you a lot of money, so you have to completely embark on all serious, which means: Rob shops, collections, gas stations, villas of criminal authorities, banks, seize laboratories, confront local gangs and gangs, solve problems with the police and the DEA, and much more...
Your task is to seize territory and destroy the main rival-the Mexican cartel. To do this, build and develop bases, installing the best weapons on them, as well as receiving income from the occupied territories. Create squads and hire units, starting with the usual punks and ending with a combat helicopter with rocket launchers. At the same time, each unit is pumped separately and can have its own unique skills.
A separate theme will be-card battle in the style of Real Time, which will make you just sweat, because sitting will not work. In this battle, who managed, the and ate. Battle is accompanied by beautiful effects and natural sounds. Shoot, blow up and set fire to the cartel you hate. They must pay blood for blood...
Requires iOSΒ 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Ready to build your criminal Empire? Game 'Cartel' is an extraordinary combination of turn-based strategy, RPG and card simulator. Immerse yourself in the world of rampant crime in new Mexico and establish your dominance...
The cartel killed your best friend and now your task is to take revenge by destroying the Mexican group, located in the East of new Mexico, while creating your own cartel, with blackjack and labs. This world will give you a lot of money, so you have to completely embark on all serious, which means: Rob shops, collections, gas stations, villas of criminal authorities, banks, seize laboratories, confront local gangs and gangs, solve problems with the police and the DEA, and much more...
Your task is to seize territory and destroy the main rival-the Mexican cartel. To do this, build and develop bases, installing the best weapons on them, as well as receiving income from the occupied territories. Create squads and hire units, starting with the usual punks and ending with a combat helicopter with rocket launchers. At the same time, each unit is pumped separately and can have its own unique skills.
A separate theme will be-card battle in the style of Real Time, which will make you just sweat, because sitting will not work. In this battle, who managed, the and ate. Battle is accompanied by beautiful effects and natural sounds. Shoot, blow up and set fire to the cartel you hate. They must pay blood for blood...




Cartel Inception is a deep strategy and management game where you build a criminal organization from the ground up. Oversee the production and distribution of illicit goods, manage your 'business' fronts, and build a powerful army to protect your turf. Face off against rival cartels and law enforcement in tactical turn-based combat. Itβs a game of risk, reward, and ruthless ambition.
In-depth resource management and logistics
Tactical, turn-based combat system
Recruit and level up specialized lieutenants
Compelling storyline with multiple choices
Early on, itβs cheaper to bribe rival cartels than to fight them. Use your influence to create alliances until your resource production is strong enough to support a full-scale offensive.
Direct access to the game.
Invest heavily in your 'Safehouse' defenses. A high-level safehouse reduces the damage taken during offline raids, ensuring your progress isn't wiped out while you aren't playing.
Yes, you can form 'Syndicates' with other players to participate in large-scale turf wars and dominate the global leaderboards.