Turmoil Reviews
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.
App ID | 361280 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | Gamious |
Publishers | Gamious |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Trading Cards |
Genres | Indie, Strategy, Simulation |
Release Date | 2 Jun, 2016 |
Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Supported Languages | English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Dutch, Hungarian, Polish |

14 853 Total Reviews
13 816 Positive Reviews
1 037 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Turmoil has garnered a total of 14 853 reviews, with 13 816 positive reviews and 1 037 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
185 minutes
This game is extremely fun, but I was only able to play it once. I played for 3 hours the first day. When I try to continue campaign or even start a new one, it crashes right after choosing character. I tried to verify files, reinstall, update graphic drivers, and a couple of PC restarts. Couldn't get it to work. It's a shame because I really enjoyed it.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
341 minutes
It's exactly what it looks like. Drill, get oil and money. Good fun for about 4-5 hours.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
321 minutes
[h1]Turmoil – A Delightfully Addictive Oil Rush[/h1]
[h2]Simple Yet Satisfying Gameplay[/h2]
Turmoil strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and depth. Its core loop—scouting for oil, setting up rigs, and selling at the best price—is easy to grasp but offers enough strategic layers to keep players engaged.
[h2]Charming Visuals and Atmosphere[/h2]
The art style is clean and whimsical, giving the game a lighthearted Wild West feel. It doesn’t try to be overly realistic, and that works to its advantage, making each oil season feel like a quirky cartoon adventure.
[h2]Competitive but Relaxed Progression[/h2]
Whether you’re racing to out-earn your rivals or upgrading your town, Turmoil keeps things moving at a calm pace. There's pressure to succeed, but it never becomes stressful—perfect for players who enjoy casual management games.
[h2]Limited Replay Value[/h2]
While the campaign is fun and the gameplay loop is addictive, once you’ve completed the main game and unlocked all upgrades, there’s not much left to discover. A few more random elements or dynamic challenges could boost longevity.
Turmoil may not be the deepest strategy game out there, but it offers hours of engaging, oil-drenched fun. It’s a must-try for fans of tycoon-style games looking for something light, clever, and rewarding.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
687 minutes
I'd recommend not downloading this game via stream. attempt to find the version you desire elsewhere. it is a very small game and doesn't need updates and improvements. Steam cloud and small 5mb updates have ruined my gameplay experience several times. I just want to play one of the games I grew up with.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
981 minutes
Nice inexpensive game, that will entertain few evenings.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
307 minutes
It's an okay, simple game. My only complaints are the quirky achievements and that I personally didn't like the gas mechanic. Very unbalanced.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
391 minutes
Us folks here know the know, enough to employ moles to dig out riches and to scalp the mayor out of his shares. This game consists of consistent horse whipping and bribery insider trading. 10/10
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
3393 minutes
Fun casual game. Can be competitive once you're locked in. Simple mechanics but all come together to allow strategy and investment.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
342 minutes
Game crashes every time I try to start a new campaign or continue. I tried verifying files, reinstalling, deleting saves, and even creating a new Windows user nothing works. Only single game mode works. Unplayable in its current state. Im requesting refund.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1490 minutes
Update now causes crashes when trying to continue or start a new campaign. Until its fixed its not playable.
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Negative