Oil Empire

It needs too many clicks (mainly the Library) and its a bit slow paced. But overall, its a good game. Get it on sale. 6/10.

Has many shortcomings. Mostly it has combat in the game and no way to pause. If you realize it too late and didn't expect it there is no way to defend against it.

This game has bugs. There will be times you start and the dudes you hire run off to the other side of the map and hang out near the factory. And when you build your factory, they'll steal all your perfume so you can't build the Euro gas station. Also, there's no pause button. You need to get up and drain the snake? Kiss goodbye to that run. I've been chasing the "beat the game in under an hour" achievement for a while, but I can't find a single hour without interruption, and if you aren't hyper-optimized, you can't do it. Lots of things to like about the game, but at this stage, it just feels lazy.

Buggy and already abandoned after release.

Fun little game, kids liked it too. good for the plane ride, worth $5. Wish there was more to spend perk points on, also wish you could pause the game (maybe you can but i couldnt find out how)

Good idle game. Just wish it would save my progress when I exit, rather than making me restart each time.

It seems like the developer of this game might have moved on from it. The game was pretty fun up until the final stage, where you really need votes for everything. You get 3 votes every minute, but to buy three different buildings—which all cost at least 50—you'll need votes. You also need votes to earn prestige points for other buildings. Plus, votes are required to produce ammo or rockets to fend off the military—and it’s not just a few hits. For drones, it takes at least 12 shots, and for helicopters, around 50 rockets or 100 bullets. Crafting bullets gives you 3 at a time, while rockets are made one at a time, and each takes 30 seconds. On top of that, if you're aiming for achievements, there's a challenge to speed run the game in under an hour. And be careful—if you ever stop your game for any reason, you lose all your progress and have to start over.

Wont save progress at all, its an unbeatable game unless you stay playing till the end, amongst bugs errors and spelling, save your money till this game is fixed.

Oil Empire, developed by Digital Deer Studio and published by CreativeForge Games S.A., positions itself as a blend of idle clicker mechanics and light business simulation, inviting players to build a sprawling oil conglomerate from humble beginnings. The premise is straightforward but inherently appealing: start small, extract crude resources, reinvest profits, and gradually expand into a complex industrial network that spans multiple sectors. It taps into the familiar satisfaction of watching numbers grow while layering in management elements that attempt to give the experience a broader strategic feel. The core gameplay loop revolves around extracting oil, upgrading production facilities, and unlocking new systems that feed into an ever-expanding economic chain. Early on, the game strikes a good balance between active input and reward, with frequent upgrades and a steady flow of progress that keeps the player engaged. As new layers open up, including refining, logistics, and additional resource streams, there is a sense that the game is building toward something more intricate. The inclusion of secondary systems such as gold generation and other commodities helps diversify the experience, preventing it from feeling entirely one-dimensional in its early stages. Over time, however, the game leans more heavily into its idle foundations. Automation becomes the dominant force, and the player’s role shifts from hands-on management to periodic optimization. While this is expected within the genre, Oil Empire does not always compensate with meaningful decision-making. Many upgrades feel like incremental boosts rather than game-changing developments, and the strategic layer, while present, rarely demands careful planning. Instead, progress often becomes a matter of waiting for resources to accumulate, which can diminish the sense of agency that the early game establishes. One of the more interesting aspects of the game is its attempt to broaden the simulation beyond simple resource accumulation. Players are given opportunities to interact with financial systems, influence markets, and manage reputation, suggesting a more complex economic environment beneath the surface. These elements add a layer of thematic depth and help differentiate the game from more basic clickers, but they are not fully realized. In practice, they function more as supplementary features rather than core mechanics, and they rarely alter the overall flow of gameplay in a significant way. Visually, Oil Empire adopts a clean and functional style that prioritizes clarity over flair. The interface is well-organized, making it easy to navigate between different systems and track progress across multiple layers of production. However, the presentation is fairly minimal, with limited animation and a reliance on static elements. While this suits the management-focused design, it also means that the game lacks the visual feedback that can make progression feel more impactful. The experience is driven more by numbers and systems than by aesthetic engagement. Pacing is another area where the game shows both strengths and weaknesses. The initial hours are engaging, with rapid progression and a clear sense of expansion. As the game progresses, the pace slows considerably, and advancement becomes more gradual and passive. This shift may appeal to players who enjoy idle games as a background activity, but it can also lead to a feeling of stagnation, especially when new content is introduced less frequently. The overall structure suggests potential for long-term play, but the limited variety in mechanics and objectives can make extended sessions feel repetitive. Ultimately, Oil Empire delivers a competent take on the idle management formula, offering enough systems and progression to keep players entertained for a time. It captures the basic appeal of building and optimizing an industrial empire, but it stops short of fully developing its more ambitious ideas. The result is a game that feels solid in its foundation but somewhat restrained in its execution, providing moments of satisfaction without achieving lasting depth. For players who enjoy incremental games and are comfortable with a slower, more passive experience, Oil Empire can be a worthwhile diversion. It offers a steady progression curve and a manageable level of complexity that makes it easy to engage with. However, those looking for deeper strategy or more dynamic gameplay may find that it does not evolve enough to hold their attention over the long term. Rating: 6/10

I do like idle games, but this one—even though it’s in Early Access—makes you want to throw it right back in the developer’s face. Doesn’t he play his own game? Or does he think everyone can play the way I do? It’s still fun until the helicopter and drones show up, but then you can’t keep up fast enough and end up getting killed. Plus, having to save separately just to get the perks is totally unnecessary. The developer should really think carefully about what he puts in his game and how