Two pumpjacks in a desert oil field at dusk, a burning well in the distance

Crude Empire

An oil supply chain tycoon

Find the oil, drill it, move it and sell it before your rivals do.

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Genre
Economic simulation
Status
In development
Platform
PC · Steam (planned)
Players
Single-player

An oil tycoon game about the whole chain

Crude Empire covers the oil business from ground to gas pump. You scan the map for deposits, drill wells and pump crude, then decide how it travels: by pipeline or by truck. Refine it into gasoline and sell to gas stations, industry or the export terminal. AI companies compete for the same markets.

For players who like tycoon games with real economics and enjoyed Turmoil but wanted a modern supply chain behind it.

What you do

  1. Find and drill

    Scan the terrain by satellite or send a geology team, then place drilling rigs and pumpjacks on the field.

  2. Build the logistics

    Lay pipelines between wells, depots and refineries. Where pipes can't go, trucks deliver over the roads you build.

  3. Refine and sell

    Turn crude into gasoline. Supply your own gas stations, sell to industry or ship to export at the market price.

  4. Outgrow your rivals

    AI companies compete for the same customers. Win market share and grow your company's value.

Screenshots

Screenshots from the current development build.

Crude Empire map with wells, pipelines, a refinery and two cities
Geology scan showing a likely oil deposit on the map
Drilling rigs placed over a deposit
Drilling view with depth, pressure and deviation gauges
Research screen of the current development build

Questions

Another question? Write to info@snakedocgames.com

  1. Is Crude Empire on Steam?

    Crude Empire is coming to Steam for PC. The store page isn't public yet. Subscribe below to get an email when you can wishlist it.

  2. Is there a demo?

    A demo is coming to Steam. Subscribe below to get an email when you can play it.

  3. Does it have microtransactions?

    No. Crude Empire is a one-time purchase without microtransactions or timers.

  4. Is it single-player?

    Yes. You play against AI companies.

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