Turmoil

Set during a North American oil rush, Turmoil puts you in the role of an aspiring oil entrepreneur. In the campaign, you compete with rivals to earn money, acquire town shares, and become mayor.

At auction, choose a plot and search for oil with tools such as dowsers, moles, or scanners. Build rigs, connect pipes, and store and transport the oil while managing each year's limited time.

Sell to competing companies as prices fluctuate, then spend profits on equipment upgrades and tools for obstacles such as rock, gas, and ice. You can also bid for town shares, play generated single-game levels, or compete in online matches.

In the supplied reviews, players often enjoy the accessible oil-finding and selling loop, especially choosing where to drill and when to sell for a better price. Some also like its relaxed pace, upgrades, and friendly rivalry. Several reviewers say the simple routine becomes repetitive over longer campaigns.