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Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.
Step into the grit of the early 20th-century oil boom. Build your drilling empire from the dirt up chop timber, maintain rusty machinery, and manage a rugged crew. Strike black gold, overcome ruthless crises, and turn raw earth into an unimaginable fortune. The rush begins now.
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Review score: 61% on 2026-11-01 → 61% today (170 reviews)
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Patch Notes 1.1.1Upgrades from the workshop are now unlocked correctly Fixed floating objectsFixed clipping issuesFixed areas where players could get stuck
Patch Notes 1.1.0bLowered the floating Lumberjack sign so it is now positioned correctly.Adjusted the placement of wood storage piles near Derricks to prevent them from floating above the ground.Fixed an issue where the oil burst sound effect could continue pl…
Patch Notes 1.1.0aFixed an issue preventing players from purchasing additional upgrades.We added the exact count of collected items needed to build a steam vehicle to the game save.Reduced the wear rate of pumps and pumpjacks by 10%.
Howdy, Oilmen! Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator Update 1.1.0 is now available!This update expands the late game, introduces a brand-new Random Events system, improves wood logistics, and gives you even more reasons to take control of the town.Here’s what’s n…
Hey, oil barons! 🤠 Your oil empire is growing, but there’s still more to do, discover, and work toward! We’re preparing update 1.1.0 for Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator, with new challenges, additional activities, and improvements to everyday life in the o…
Patch Notes 1.0.2 Gameplay & Improvements Barrel transport routing has been improved. Barrels now pass through buildings to prevent delivery obstructions (we know it’s not the prettiest solution, but it’s the most effective one). Improved lumberjack drone accu…
Step into the heart of the early 20th-century oil boom and build your own drilling empire from the ground up. In Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator, you decide where to drill, how to develop your oil fields, and how to deal with the challenges waiting beneath …
Hello, oil drillers!A Quick Update from the Development TeamAfter reviewing the feedback from our Closed Beta tests, we've decided to move the release date of Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator to September 10th, 2026.We want to use this extra time to polish t…
🛢️ Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator – Closed Beta Sign-ups Are Now Open! 🛢️ The wait is almost over! We're thrilled to announce that the Closed Beta for Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator officially begins on August 6, 2026! 📅 Important dates August 5 – B…
The gates to the oil industry are open!You can now play the official demo for Oil Empire on Steam. Genre: 2D Idle Clicker / SimulationGoal: Build, manage, and dominate the global oil market.Status: Demo available NOW!Go forth and build your fortune, Barons!~ O…
Hello Oilmen and Tycoons,We’re excited to share some big news!New part of our team is currently working on a brand-new game set in the world of oil, power, and big ambitions - OIL EMPIRE. While it shares a similar thematic foundation, this is a new experience,…
Hey everyone,While we're hard at work on Black Gold, we want to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to our friends who have just launched their brand-new game!Laundering Simulator is available on Steam right now!\We're super excited for them, and the game l…
Hey Oil Barons! We’ve just released a major Free Demo Extension packed with new features, mechanics, and improvements based on your feedback. Get your hands dirty and dive deeper into the world of BlackGold!🔧 What’s New in the Demo Extension:🏗️ New Building …
Greetings Prospectors,The team here wants to extend a huge thank you for all your support on Black Gold Oil Drilling Simulator. We've seen you build incredible empires, striking it rich and mastering the flow of that valuable black gold.Today, we want to invit…
Hello, oil drillers!The oil must flow. Nothing can be wasted!We have just uploaded an update giving you the option to Save and Load your oil drilling progression!Download the update and play now:"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we …