Turmoil is an indie simulation and strategy game from developer Gamious. Players assume the role of an oil entrepreneur during the 19th-century oil rush, aiming for a rags-to-riches career. Gameplay involves leasing land, locating oil deposits using tools like dowsers or scanners, constructing oil rigs, and building pipe networks to extract and store oil. Selling oil strategically and managing town shares are key to becoming mayor and defeating rivals.

The game features a campaign mode focused on career progression and competition, alongside single-game modes with procedurally generated levels. Players can upgrade operations with tools to overcome obstacles like rock, gas, and ice, and influence oil prices through natural gas. Turmoil supports online multiplayer for competition against AI or other players.