The Steam Special Edition of Tropico 3 contains the following additional content:
- Two additional maps for the sandbox mode: Verde Playa, Coco Chico Map
- Two additional costumes for the el presidente avatar editor:
- Female Avatar: Casual Clothes
- Male Avatar: Casual Clothes
- Two additional accessories for the el presidente avatar editor:
- Female Avatar: Baseball Hat
- Male Avatar: Commie Hat

Tropico 3 offers a tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted take on real world issues like third world politics, corruption and totalitarian regimes.