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Dead Oil - OUT NOW!!
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. Featuri…
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Dead Oil News
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:…
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New Achievements & Localization Update!
🛠️ 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 har…
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New Discord Live
🛢️ 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: 👉 htt…
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🚨 Big Update: Relics Overhaul, Survival Mode Expansion, and some Fixes!
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-cl…
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🛠 Steam Fest Demo Update And Player Feedback!
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…
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Dead Oil Demo is Now Live! 🚚💥
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 ene…
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🔥 New Game Mode: SURVIVAL MODE — Launching with the Demo on May 26
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 m…
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