Underplayed Gems

Oil Sheik (2024)

Oil Sheik cover
Developer
Reliq
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 51 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, cerebral struggle where every tile placement and stock trade feels like a high-stakes maneuver against ruthless competitors.

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What players say

Players describe it as a free, simple board game about building and merging oil companies through stock trades. Many say it feels unfinished and needs more strategic depth, but some enjoy the basic loop for short sessions. A few note the use of AI-generated art.

Screenshots

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