Best Refinery Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the refinery games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Refinery 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
3Port City: Ship SimulatorPort City: Ship SimulatorFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
4Oil Mining 3D - Petrol FactoryOil Mining 3D - Petrol FactoryFree4.8★ (4.1K)YesYesSep 2026
5Forge of Empires: Build a CityForge of Empires: Build a CityFree4.6★ (168K)YesYesSep 2026
6Turmoil+Turmoil+Free4.8★ (8.5K)NoNoSep 2026
7Factory WorldFactory WorldFree4.7★ (25K)YesYesSep 2026
8Oil MinerOil MinerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Refinery 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
Port City: Ship Simulator#3

Port City: Ship Simulator by Pixel Federation Games

Cargo Boat Transport Tycoon
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😐(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build a global shipping empire by collecting and upgrading real-life ships. Complete contracts, manage your port city, and explore new regions in this engaging simulation game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 💡 Interesting ship and port management concept

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Overly long wait times for tasks
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Misleading advertising

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FAQ about Refinery Games

What are the best refinery games for iPhone?
Oil Era - Idle Mining Tycoon tops our refinery games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 971 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top refinery 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 250+ refinery 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.