Best Oil Tycoon Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the oil tycoon games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Oil Tycoon Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oil Era - Idle Mining TycoonOil Era - Idle Mining TycoonFree4.2★ (988)YesYesOct 2026
2Oil Tycoon Idle 3DOil Tycoon Idle 3DFree4.5★ (1.3K)YesYesOct 2026
3Turmoil+Turmoil+Free4.8★ (8.5K)NoNoOct 2026
4Idle Oil EmpireIdle Oil EmpireFree4.5★ (872)YesYesOct 2026
5TurmoilTurmoilFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
6The Strait: Oil Empire GameThe Strait: Oil Empire GameFree—YesYesOct 2026
7Big Oil - Clicker Tycoon GameBig Oil - Clicker Tycoon GameFree4.2★ (247)NoYesOct 2026
8Idle Oil WellIdle Oil WellFree4.7★ (4.6K)YesYesOct 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😐(988 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
4.5😞(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Become an oil tycoon by collecting and refining oil. Build your empire, sell products globally, and manage a gas station. Upgrade your facilities and team to maximize profits in this idle business simulator.

What We Love

  • 🕹️ Fun game
  • 🕰️ Good time-killer

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔋 High battery usage
  • 🔍 Game freezes and crashes
  • 🧹 Lack of updates and developer support
  • 📺 Excessive ads that ruin gameplay
Turmoil+#3

Turmoil+ by Gamious B.V.

Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😐(8.5K ratings)
Free
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Experience the thrill of the 19th-century oil rush in this charming simulation game. Build your oil empire, manage resources, and outwit rivals to become the town's mayor. Explore new mechanics and treasures in an expanded campaign.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting oil drilling theme
  • 🎨 Relaxing and chill atmosphere

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ Clunky and unintuitive controls
  • 🕰️ Campaign mode too short
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials

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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 October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 988 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top oil tycoon games we rank are free to download, including Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon and Oil Tycoon Idle 3D.
Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ oil tycoon games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.