Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64 Bit / Windows 8 64 Bit / Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Phenom II X4 965 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Intel HD 620 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : dx11
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8320 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 290X DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : dx11
Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator
Pumping black gold from the earth quickly turns into a grueling routine for most, with 96 players logging between 2 and 10 hours before hitting a wall of monotony. This leaves the title with a lukewarm 59% positive score across 111 post-release reviews, dividing the simulation community.
What it's about: Plongez au cœur de la ruée vers le pétrole du début du XXe siècle. Bâtissez votre empire pétrolier à partir de rien, abattez des arbres, entretenez des machines rouillées et dirigez une équipe de travailleurs endurcis. Découvrez l'or noir, surmontez des crises impitoyables et faites fortune.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 32 | 20 | 0 | 12 |
| Content / longevity | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Value for money | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 5 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 86,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- The core gameplay loop attracts moderate praise, accounting for 20 positive mentions out of 32 total.
- Narrative elements found a warm welcome among the very few who noticed them, securing 2 positive mentions out of 2.
- Newcomers wrapping up sessions under two hours report a solid 80% satisfaction rate across 5 reviews.
Weaknesses
- The lack of varied content draws severe backlash, highlighted by 25 negative mentions out of 25 total.
- Pricing triggers widespread frustration, generating 6 negative mentions out of 7 total.
- Technical stability remains an issue, with bugs gathering 5 negative mentions out of 5 total.
Who is it for?
is for casual simulation fans looking for a quick, low-stakes desktop distraction who do not mind repetitive drilling loops.
Is Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator worth it in 2026?
Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 59% of 111 Steam reviews are positive (player score 51/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop attracts moderate praise, accounting for. Current price: 12,39€ (20% off).
Verdict
balances a neat premise against repetitive content and persistent bugs. It offers a fleeting diversion for casual drillers, but needs deeper mechanics to satisfy simulation enthusiasts over the long haul.
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