Turmoil
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
- Released
- 2016
- Developer
- Gamious
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 73
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 0.15 GB
What is Turmoil?
Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 1 June 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gamious |
| Publisher | Gamious |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy |
| Languages | 14 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Turmoil received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Yes |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 0.15 GB |
| Add-on content | 3 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Turmoil
24 games overlap with Turmoil on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Stronghold Crusader HD (2012), Prison Architect and Mr.Mine.
Common questions about Turmoil
What platforms is Turmoil on?
Turmoil is available on PC. It first released in 2016.
How much does Turmoil cost?
$12.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Turmoil?
93% of 16,123 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Turmoil?
73 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Turmoil work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Turmoil as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Turmoil download?
0.15 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.