Best Oil Tycoon Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the oil tycoon games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Oil Tycoon Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oil Era - Idle Mining TycoonOil Era - Idle Mining TycoonFree4.2★ (971)YesYesSep 2026
2Idle Oil WellIdle Oil WellFree4.7★ (4.5K)YesYesSep 2026
3Idle Oil EmpireIdle Oil EmpireFree4.6★ (196)YesYesSep 2026
4The Strait: Oil Empire GameThe Strait: Oil Empire GameFreeYesYesJun 2026
5TurmoilTurmoilFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesSep 2026
6Arcade Oil Tycoon: Gas StationArcade Oil Tycoon: Gas StationFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Big Oil - Clicker Tycoon GameBig Oil - Clicker Tycoon GameFree4.2★ (246)NoYesAug 2026
8Oil Tycoon: Idle Miner FactoryOil Tycoon: Idle Miner FactoryFree4.4★ (268)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Oil Tycoon Games

Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon#1

Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon by Sofish Game

Build Your Oil Empire Now!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.2😐(971 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build an oil empire from scratch by drilling, refining, and selling oil and gas. Manage your operations, optimize production, and outsmart competitors in a dynamic market. This idle simulator allows you to earn even while offline.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining game
  • 💡 Interesting oil drilling mechanics
  • 🚀 Good time-killer game

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent game freezing and crashes
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and progression
Idle Oil Well#2

Idle Oil Well by Solid Games

How much oil can you dig out?
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😞(4.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage an oil company and extract oil from a desert field. Upgrade your equipment to increase efficiency and dig deeper for more wealth. This idle game lets you build your fortune by continuously producing oil.

What We Love

  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🚀 Can play without WiFi
  • 💡 Good for passing time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Forced ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔋 Excessive ads required for progression
  • 🔋 Ads are too long
Idle Oil Empire#3

Idle Oil Empire by Supercent Inc.

Dig Tycoon Simulator
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6(196 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and manage your own oil empire, drilling for crude oil and upgrading your operations. Earn profits even while offline and expand to new regions. Become the ultimate tycoon in this satisfying simulation game.

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FAQ about Oil Tycoon Games

What are the best oil tycoon games for iPhone?
Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon tops our oil tycoon games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 971 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top oil tycoon games we rank are free to download, including Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon and Idle Oil Well.
Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ oil tycoon games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Oil Era is an idle mining tycoon game where you build an oil empire from the ground up. You will drill for oil and gas, manage oil rigs, refine crude oil, and sell your products to maximize profits. The game allows you to expand your operations and compete in the oil industry.
Key features include drilling and extracting oil and gas, managing your rig count, transporting resources, refining crude oil in reactors, selling at optimal prices, expanding your township, and earning resources even when offline. You can also use real-world economic strategies to make investment decisions.