Turmoil in IOS

Casual Business Game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

88/100

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.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This is exactly what a mobile port should be. I played this originally on PC, and the transition to touch controls is seamless. The loop of leasing land, dowsing for oil, and managing pipes is incredibly satisfying. It forces you to manage risk—do you sell now at a low price, or store the oil and hope the market recovers? It’s capitalism in its most basic, fun form.

The conservative side of me appreciates the lack of 'wait timers.' You play at your own pace. The campaign structure is solid, providing a sense of progression that most mobile games lack. It’s a bit repetitive in the long run, but the 'Heat is On' DLC adds enough variety to keep it fresh. A very strong recommendation for anyone who likes thinking while they play.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Satisfying management loop
  • Great touch controls
  • No predatory F2P mechanics
  • Repetitive mid-game
  • Visuals are charming but simple
  • Can be stressful at higher difficulties

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance. Minimal battery drain.

Accessibility:
  • Clear UI
  • Variable speed settings

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love tycoon games and resource management.

Skip if: You want a narrative-heavy experience or dislike the 19th-century aesthetic.

Similar Games:
  • Mini Metro
  • Pocket City
  • Oil Tycoon

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPad Pro
  • Playtime: 20 hours
  • Status: Finished Main Campaign

The Game

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.

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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!


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 19698 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

Procedurally generated levels for endless replayability

2

Competitive town-based campaign mode

3

Dozens of upgrades and new tools

4

Tactile, intuitive touch-based pipe drawing

Tips

Promotion Videos

Turmoil Ipad Release Trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, Turmoil is fully optimized for both tablet and phone in landscape orientation.

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