Turmoil

Buy93%

Very Positive · 16k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Gamious · Management · Jun 2, 2016

Player review score
93%
Very Positive
Price
$12.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
39
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
14
Full audio0 of 14
Subtitles0 of 14

Should I buy Turmoil?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 41 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Multiplayer: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Story: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 16k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise13% are divided12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
41 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whether you’re digging for black gold, bidding on land at auction, or tweaking your logistics for maximum profit, Turmoil delivers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating gameplay loop that has captivated players since its initial release.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The replayability is high, and even thought the multiplayer can get repetitive it's still a fun game to learn with your friends.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At first glance, the game may seem like a lighthearted, almost cartoonish management title — complete with goofy animations, quirky characters, and a cheerful art style — but beneath its surface lies a surprisingly engaging mix of strategic decision-making, economic optimization, and competitive tension.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Each drilling season is short enough to avoid fatigue, and the learning curve is smooth, making it ideal for both casual players and those seeking a light strategic challenge.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The campaign is highly re-playable and co-op is just as fun.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack, while repetitive, features relaxing, Western-themed tunes that complement the slow-paced nature of the gameplay, though some players may find it a bit monotonous during longer sessions.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay41 reviews
Multiplayer16 reviews
Graphics12 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Co-op10 reviews
Audio7 reviews
Divided opinion
Crashes
25% still recommend
Players complain
Story
92% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Multi-player
  • Online PvP
  • PvP
  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$12.99

The lowest we've tracked is $3.89.

8 points recordedtoday · $12.99

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