- Dead_Oil_V1.284 - 28 December 2025
Add better support for widescreen resolutions.
- Dead Oil is now fully supported on Steam Deck 🎮 - 17 December 2025
Happy to announce that Dead Oil is now fully supported on Steam Deck. After testing by the Steam Deck team and a round of updates on my side, everything is running and working as intended.If you have a Deck, check it out :)
- Dead_Oil_V1.282 - 12 December 2025
Improved texts legibility for Steam Deck users, enhancing readability across menus and in game UI.
- Dead Oil V1.28 - 29 November 2025
Added support for widescreen resolutions. Added support for adjustable font sizes.
- Dead_Oil_V1.278 - 7 November 2025
save setting preferences
- Dead_Oil_V1.274 - 31 October 2025
fixsing bombs scalling bug
- Dead_Oil_V1.272 - 31 October 2025
bug fixing and more balance to early starting game.
- Dead_Oil_V1.25 - 28 October 2025
more balance to classic mode
- Dead_Oil_V1.249 - 28 October 2025
Expanded support for a wider range of Xbox controllers.
- Dead_Oil_V1.248 - 25 October 2025
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_V1.247 - 25 October 2025
Added easy difficulty.
- Dead_Oil_V1.246 - 24 October 2025
forked version Dead_Oil_V1.245 new version improvment to early start of the game no major change to anything else.
- Dead Oil - OUT NOW!! - 17 October 2025
DEAD OIL IS HERETime 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 Controller Support & 11 Languages 🏆 Leaderboards and Ongoing Updates Please let me know what you think, I am open for all your feedback! I will of course keep updating and adding free content to the game! THANK YOU ❤️
- Dead Oil News - 15 October 2025
YOThis 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 \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 Relics are done so far, and I'm planning do to at least 15 more after launch.Achievements \27 Achievements are done so far, and I'm planning do to at least 23 more after launch. Other3 Game modes: Classic, Adventure, SurvivorFull controller support5 Distinct weapons, each with its own scaling / upgrading schemaLeaderboard support2 More Difficulty (Hard and Brutal)Final Boss Fight :o (a very nice new one is comming soon)Localization to 11 different languagesAnd much more!After LaunchI'm gonna keep adding a lot more content…
- New Achievements & Localization Update! - 22 July 2025
🛠️ 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 BossDefeat Classic ModeDefeat Survivor ModeComplete Classic on HardComplete Survivor on HardUse a Nuke🎯 It's time to prove your skills and collect them all!🌍 Now Available in 7 New Languages:Simplified ChineseFrenchGermanJapanesePortuguese – BrazilSpanish – SpainRussianEnjoy the full experience in your native language! This is part of our ongoing effort to make the game more accessible to players around the world.💥 Update your game, check out the new challenges, and tell us what you think!
- New Discord Live - 14 July 2025
🛢️ 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: 👉 https://discord.gg/GKJ6GvWPWhat you’ll find inside: • 💬 General chat for chaos • 🐞 Bug reports & feedback • 📷 Media dumps from the wasteland • 📢 Update notifications • 🧪 Future playtest accessLet’s build the world together — one busted driller at a time.— The Dead Oil Dev Team
- 🚨 Big Update: Relics Overhaul, Survival Mode Expansion, and some Fixes! - 6 July 2025
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 FixesFixed flyer laser sight getting stuckFixed double-click bug when placing the first gadgetFixed movement audio getting stuckFixed issue where you couldn’t pick up a beacon near other drillsFixed dynamite cost not updating properly🎥 Quality of LifeAdded smooth animations when gaining / spending resourcesCleaner camera transitions during gameplay💀 Survival Mode ExpandedExtended Survival Mode with 8 brutal new wavesMore chaos, more enemies, more reasons to upgrade or die🧬 Relic System OverhaulThe whole relic flow just got a juicy makeover:Choose from 3 relics every timeReroll relics with Oil or Scrap if you don’t like your luckAdded 11 new relics — and most of them stacksTime to start crafting some wild builds🧱 New Relics Incl…
- 🛠 Steam Fest Demo Update And Player Feedback! - 11 June 2025
Gameplay & BalanceNew 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 Entry – Easier to enter drilling zones. Combat & Clarity 6. Helicopter Telegraphing – Now fires a red laser before attacking. 7. Dozer Attack Marker – Clearer visual cue when the dozer’s plow is ready to strike. 8. Artillery Indicator – Increased size for better visibility. 9. Turret Movement Indicator – New visuals for lifting/lowering the turret. Collection & Responsiveness 10. Scrapper Radius Increased – Easier to collect enemy parts with a bigger collection zone.
- Dead Oil Demo is Now Live! 🚚💥 - 26 May 2025
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 optimize your rig 💀 Push through the apocalypse, or die trying 🎥 Tell your favorite YouTuber or streamer to check it out! Every bit of exposure helps this solo developed project to grow. Play the demo now and let me know what you think, your feedback shapes the future of Dead Oil. 👉 Play the Demo Now!
- 🔥 New Game Mode: SURVIVAL MODE — Launching with the Demo on May 26 - 25 May 2025
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. You deal with what you get — or die trying. Every run is unpredictable. Every decision matters. You won’t get the same setup twice. You’ll have to improvise, experiment, and claw your way forward. Survival Mode launches with the Dead Oil demo on May 26. Be ready — this mode doesn’t forgive mistakes.
