Rank 01Why this
Also Capitalism and Time Management, like Turmoil.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like Turmoil
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Turmoil also play
The closest matches to Turmoil: News Tower, Fuel Harvest Together, TerraForge, Moose Miners, and Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Mining and Capitalism, like Turmoil.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Mining and Time Management, like Turmoil.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Gamious
- Price: $12.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 93% of 5,211 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Metacritic 73
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Cheerful art keeps it engaging
- Drilling rigs feel satisfying to place
- Market prices force constant strategy
- Chill
- Competitive
- Cozy
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Mining and Economy, like Turmoil.
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Why this: Also Capitalism and Economy, like Turmoil.
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Why this: Also Capitalism and Time Management, like Turmoil.
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Why this: Also Capitalism and Economy, like Turmoil.
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Why this: Also Time Management and Economy, like Turmoil.
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About Turmoil
The closest matches to Turmoil: News Tower, Fuel Harvest Together, TerraForge, Moose Miners, and Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Turmoil is your kind of game, the closest matches are News Tower, Fuel Harvest Together and TerraForge — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, competitive and cozy, and single out its market fluctuation and oil extraction. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Turmoil is a strategy and simulation game developed by Gamious, set during the 1899 North American oil rush. Players extract oil from beneath their land, transport resources, compete for territory, invest in upgrades, and time the market to maximize profits. Share auctions create contested mayoral races against AI opponents. The cheerful art style keeps the experience engaging while market price fluctuations demand constant strategic thinking. Reviewers note that simple mechanics hide considerable depth, and drilling rigs feel satisfying to place. Players describe it as both relaxing and competitive, suitable for short sessions with local co-op support. The game holds a 93% positive rating from over 5,000 Steam reviews and runs on Steam Deck.
About Turmoil: Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.
Is Turmoil worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 5,211 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cheerful art keeps it engaging
- Drilling rigs feel satisfying to place
- Market prices force constant strategy
- Share auctions create tense mayoral races
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I think this game could be fun, but it's very repetitive. I cannot finish a single playthrough without getting bored. There's no gameplay innovation throughout it, nothing really changes. Sure, they add obstacles occasionally, and a way to…”
People who play it also play: News Tower, Fuel Harvest Together, TerraForge
Frequently asked about Turmoil
Can I run it?
Does Turmoil run on Steam Deck?
Turmoil is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Turmoil cost?
Turmoil is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Turmoil have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Turmoil supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Turmoil?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Turmoil are News Tower, Fuel Harvest Together, TerraForge.
Who developed Turmoil?
Turmoil was developed by Gamious.