Dead Oil (2025)

Developer: Moonshine Muffin
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, action-packed struggle to drill for oil while defending a mobile rig against relentless attacks in a harsh wasteland.

post-apocalypticactionsurvivaldefensiveresource managementroguelikebrutalhigh tension

What players say

Players enjoy the mix of mining and combat, comparing it to Dome Keeper and Turmoil. Many praise the art style and active developer, but some note repetitive combat, long runs around 30 minutes, and early pacing issues.

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