
Dead Oil
Defend your armored rig against ruthless raiders in this intense roguelike survival driller. Extract precious Oil, scavenge resources, and upgrade your rig. Is there enough time to drill a little deeper and reinforce your rig before the raiders launch their next attack?
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11 itemsAbout the Game
Survive the Wasteland defend your armored rig against endless raiders while drilling deep for vital oil in a brutal post apocalyptic roguelike.
Drill for Resources dig beneath your rig to uncover oil and rare metals, but return in time or be caught in the next deadly wave.

Fight Relentlessly command powerful defenses to shred swarms of melee attackers, vehicles, and artillery before they tear your rig apart.
Upgrade to Survive Turn oil and scrap into upgrades, stronger weapons, tougher armor, faster drills, and sharper radar push your survival skills.
FEATURES
Drill & Survive – Mine oil and metals while holding off endless waves of ruthless raiders.
Intense Combat – Face swarms of melee attackers, armored convoys, and heavy artillery.
Experiment with Builds – Mix weapons, gadgets, and upgrades to create powerful synergies each run.
Endless Replay – Every run plays differently with new challenges, resources, and survival paths.