Patch Note V1.268 Fixed the drone control bug, it shouldn’t freeze or get stuck anymore. Also made sure ending a run always goes through the End Run screen so XP is properly awarded.
DEAD OIL IS HERE Time to drill, fight, and survive. Dead Oil is finally out! Defend your armored rig, drill deep for precious oil, and survive waves of ruthless raiders in this brutal post-apocalyptic roguelite. Featuring: ⚙️ 3 Game Modes (Classic, Adventure, Survivor) 🛠️ 14 Levels to Unlock Loadouts 🔥 5 Distinct Weapons Each with Unique Upgrades 💀 30+ Relics and 27 Achievements 🌍 Full Cont…
YO This is a lil update on the progress on Dead Oil since the demo launched. So the full release is October 17, 2025 . so very soon! I'll post at the exact day. Anyway here's what I've been cooking for the full release: Loadout [14 / 14] I've finished 14 unlockable loadouts so far, unique weapons gadgets and game modes. and I'm planning do to at least 6 more after launch. Relics [30 / 30] 30 Re…
🛠️ New Update Available Achievements & Localization! We're thrilled to roll out a fresh update featuring six brand-new achievements for those who crave a real challenge. Whether you're taking down bosses, mastering hard mode, or dropping a nuke — your feats now come with the glory they deserve. 🆕 New Achievements: · Reach the Boss · Defeat Classic Mode · Defeat Survivor Mode · Complete Classi…
🛢️ The Wasteland Has a Voice The official Dead Oil Discord server is now live! Whether you’re here to report bugs, theorycraft broken relic builds, or just scream about boss fights — this is the place. Join now: 👉 What you’ll find inside: • 💬 General chat for chaos • 🐞 Bug reports & feedback • 📷 Media dumps from the wasteland • 📢 Update notifications • 🧪 Future playtest access Let’s buil…
Hey Scavengers, We just dropped a big update packed with improvements, fixes, and all-new content to take your run to the next level. Here's what’s new: 🔧 Bug Fixes · Fixed flyer laser sight getting stuck · Fixed double-click bug when placing the first gadget · Fixed movement audio getting stuck · Fixed issue where you couldn’t pick up a beacon near other drills · Fixed dynamite cost not updat…
Gameplay & Balance · New Upgrade – Add an upgrade to lower the main pipe, reducing backtracking in later stages. · Shorter Run – Demo length reduced by 2 waves for a more focused experience. Drilling & Driving Improvements 3. Snappier Transitions – Faster and more responsive switching between driving and digging. 4. Improved Driller Look – Updated visuals for the driller body. 5. Smoother Hole…
The time has come. The wasteland calls. The Dead Oil demo is now officially LIVE on Steam! Get behind the wheel of your armored rig and experience the heart-pounding fusion of drilling for oil, fighting off waves of enemies, and upgrading your truck to survive the desert hellscape. Features: 🛢️ Scavenge oil and scrap to survive 🔥 Defend against swarms of deadly enemies 🛠️ Customize and optim…
Dead Oil is about to get even harsher. Survival Mode drops May 26 alongside the public demo — and it’s built to break your habits. 🛢️ Drilling resets every wave No more building long-term comfort. Each wave wipes the map clean. You start fresh, drill fast, and adapt to survive. 🛒 The shop rerolls every wave No predictable upgrade paths. The shop offers a new set of randomized gear every round…
Hey scavengers, Alon here – and the wait is over! Watch the trailer, load up your rig, and dive into the wasteland: Dead Oil is a roguelite survival driller set in a gritty, Mad Max-inspired desert. Drive, drill, and defend your rig as you scavenge for resources and survive waves of ruthless raiders. Every run challenges you to adapt, upgrade, and outlast. You’ll start with a basic rig, a singl…
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