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OIL.EXE

📅 Jun 15, 2026
Subroutine Gaming
Drill the wells. Run the refinery. Read the market. OIL is a free text-based simulation of running a petroleum operation, played at a 1980s green-phosphor terminal. End each year richer or bankrupt. Mind the bear market. Climb the leaderboard.
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About This Game

OIL.EXE is a indie/simulation game designed for single-player, developed by Subroutine Gaming and released in 2026. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Text-Based, Management, Capitalism, Strategy and Simulation.

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Overall Score / 100
10.0/10
Steam (13 reviews)

DLCs (1)

OIL.EXE - The Easy Button
OIL.EXE - The Easy Button
$2.99

Game Information

Release Date
June 15, 2026
Developer
Subroutine Gaming
Publisher
Subroutine Gaming
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Price
Free to Play

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4000 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon HD 7000 series or equivalent, 1 GB VRAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 / AMD Ryzen 3 or newer
  • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Vega) or better, 2 GB VRAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Minimum
  • OS: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (2017 or newer)
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple integrated graphics or dedicated GPU with Metal support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
  • Additional Notes: Universal binary supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Recommended
  • OS: macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
  • Processor: Apple M2 / Intel Core i7 or better
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple integrated graphics or dedicated GPU with Metal support
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Minimum
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04+ / SteamOS 3.0+ / equivalent
  • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Vulkan 1.2 capable GPU with 1 GB VRAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Recommended
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04 / SteamOS 3.6 / equivalent
  • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any