Get TURMOIL for Free From the Epic Games Store

Cassie Holguin

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Left is the Epic Games Store logo. Right is a stylized illustration of an oil derrick. Above reads Turmoil in old western style lettering.

Highlights

  • Every week, the Epic Games Store gives away in-game loot and free game titles; all you have to do is remember to collect them.  
  • This week, become an oil baron and drill like it’s 1899 in Turmoil.
  • Act quickly because this game is only free for a limited time via the Epic Games Store. 

Epic Games is known for giving away free games every week. It’s simple — all you have to do is log into your Epic Games account, download the launcher, and claim your weekly freebies. Check out the loot available this week and grab it now because it is only free for a limited time.  

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Turmoil

Turmoil is an oil tycoon simulation game created by Gamious and released in 2016. Start from the ground up (literally) as an aspiring oil baron in this simulation inspired by the 19th century USA oil rush. First, the player must purchase land leases at the town auction to search for oil using a dowser, mole, or scanner. Next, build a rig and dig right into the ground using an increasingly elaborate pipe network.

Finally, once you have oil in your reserves, strategically sell your product at the best times to maximize profits. You will quickly learn that oil is a dirty business as you meet the townsfolk in the local tavern and make shady business deals. Use your earnings to improve the town and buy essential upgrades to cope with rock, gas, and ice.

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Complete your rags-to-riches story by beating out your rivals and buying enough shares of the town to eventually become mayor. In single-player mode, play through millions of procedurally generated levels and try to earn as much as you can in one year. Turmoil even offers multiplayer mode against bots, friends, or random online opponents. The unexpectedly charming visuals and tongue-in-cheek satire offer a new perspective on the black gold rush. 

Turmoil is free in the Epic Games Store until January at 11 am PST.

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Cassie Holguin