Underplayed Gems

Oil Strike ‘75 (2024)

Oil Strike ‘75 cover
Developer
Sumo Digital Academy
Publisher
Secret Mode
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.8 of 5, 121 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted but punishing simulation where you explore for oil, pilot a helicopter, and navigate workplace hazards with a darkly comic tone.

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What players say

Players describe it as a free, short teaser for Still Wakes the Deep, offering a mix of Atari-style minigames and a teletext puzzle. Some find the minigames repetitive or frustrating, while others enjoy the challenge. Linux and Steam Deck users report no support from the developer.

Screenshots

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