Turmoil is a charming and surprisingly deep economic simulation that transports you back to the 19th-century oil rush. The gameplay loop is brilliantly paced: you bid for land at town auctions, set up your rigs, and then frantically manage the logistics of piping and selling oil as prices fluctuate in real-time. It captures the high-stakes pressure of speculation perfectly.
What makes the mobile port stand out is how well the touch controls translate to the 'pipe-drawing' mechanic. It feels tactile and responsive. Beyond the drilling, there is a substantial meta-game involving town upgrades and political maneuvering that keeps the campaign feeling fresh. It’s a masterclass in taking a niche concept and making it universally addictive.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.2.11Tue Sep 30 2025
"Deeper Underground" New DLC is Out Now! A brand-new water resource is available, doubling the profit of synthetic gasoline. Delve into the new deep drilling gameplay – complete depth challenges to earn greater rewards! The tavern also features a new dice-rolling mini-game, alongside new NPCs and playable characters. Bosses, come and unlock the wealth of the gasoline era!
Turmoil is a casual business simulation game inspired by the oil rush in 19th-century North America. It is developed by Dutch game studio Gamious and published by LTGames. In Turmoil, you are up against time and rivals on your path to becoming a succesful oil entrepreneur. Start raking in the oil money and watch the town grow along with you!
[Game Features]
*Real-Time Strategy, Oil Field Management
Acquire land at the town auction, and uncover oil with dowsers, moles, or scans. Create an efficient pipe network to get the oil above ground, and buy wagons and silos to transport and store it. Wait for the right price to sell, or use natural gas to raise the oil price yourself!
*Upgrade Technology, Expand Your Connections
There are dozens of upgrades and new tools that will improve your oil drilling operation. You will need them to drill through rocks, deal with natural gas pockets, and prevent oil spillage! Don't forget to visit the saloon, the people there may have some very juicy business proposals for you!
*Buy Stocks, Become a Mayor
Start from the bottom and rise to the top! Turmoil is not all about money, you also need town shares. Use your hard-earned cash to outbid your rivals at the stock auction and become the new mayor to win the game!
*Randomly Seeded World, Challenge Your Limits
Different settings and randomly generated levels provide an almost unlimited variety of oil-drilling challenges. Challenge other players to find out who's the real deal!
*The Heat Is On, Get Ready for the New DLC!
An entirely new campaign offers you the same oil-drilling fun, but with challenging twists and interesting bonuses. The addition of magma in the underground creates danger but also offers opportunies. You can also find underground artefacts and sell them in the village, but collecting them all might be more profitable! Play card games in the saloon to earn even more money!
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The Underground Mode Discount Event is from 2025.12.24 to 2026.1.6 (UTC 0). Enjoy 50% off permanent game access. Don't miss this annual opportunity!
Turmoil is a casual business simulation game inspired by the oil rush in 19th-century North America. It is developed by Dutch game studio Gamious and published by LTGames. In Turmoil, you are up against time and rivals on your path to becoming a succesful oil entrepreneur. Start raking in the oil money and watch the town grow along with you!
[Game Features]
*Real-Time Strategy, Oil Field Management
Acquire land at the town auction, and uncover oil with dowsers, moles, or scans. Create an efficient pipe network to get the oil above ground, and buy wagons and silos to transport and store it. Wait for the right price to sell, or use natural gas to raise the oil price yourself!
*Upgrade Technology, Expand Your Connections
There are dozens of upgrades and new tools that will improve your oil drilling operation. You will need them to drill through rocks, deal with natural gas pockets, and prevent oil spillage! Don't forget to visit the saloon, the people there may have some very juicy business proposals for you!
*Buy Stocks, Become a Mayor
Start from the bottom and rise to the top! Turmoil is not all about money, you also need town shares. Use your hard-earned cash to outbid your rivals at the stock auction and become the new mayor to win the game!
*Randomly Seeded World, Challenge Your Limits
Different settings and randomly generated levels provide an almost unlimited variety of oil-drilling challenges. Challenge other players to find out who's the real deal!
*The Heat Is On, Get Ready for the New DLC!
An entirely new campaign offers you the same oil-drilling fun, but with challenging twists and interesting bonuses. The addition of magma in the underground creates danger but also offers opportunies. You can also find underground artefacts and sell them in the village, but collecting them all might be more profitable! Play card games in the saloon to earn even more money!












Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th-century oil rush in North America. Prospect for oil, build a vast network of pipes, and manage your horse-drawn carriages to sell at the best price. Use your profits to upgrade your tech and buy shares in the town to become the ultimate oil baron.
Procedurally generated levels for endless replayability
Competitive town-based campaign mode
Dozens of upgrades and new tools
Tactile, intuitive touch-based pipe drawing
Don't sell all your oil at once. Build silos to store your oil when prices are low, and wait for the two competing companies to drive the price up before flooding the market.
Invest in the 'Mole' early on to scout the underground and find massive oil pockets without the high cost of blind drilling.
Yes, Turmoil is fully optimized for both tablet and phone in landscape orientation.