Simulator

Turmoil

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 2, 2016

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulatorStrategyIndieActionAdventureSimulation

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About this game

Turmoil is a simulation game set during the 19th century oil rush in North America. Get a taste of the rush and rivalry of the time as you earn your way to become a successful oil entrepreneur. As you make money digging up and selling oil, the town will grow along with you. Acquire more town shares than your competitors in a bid to become the new mayor.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Accessible gameplay loop is easy to understand immediately.
Gameplay centers on balancing drilling, storage, transport, prices, and expenses.
Colorful cartoon art supports a lighthearted oil-rush presentation.
Economic and time-management challenges remain low-pressure and approachable.
Land auctions, town shares, and rival races expand progression.

Cons

Campaign rounds repeat a similar routine after learning the strategy.
A small set of dominant strategies limits long-term complexity.
Main campaign and available content are brief overall.
Computer-controlled rivals provide limited competition during the campaign.

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