Dead_Oil_V1.284
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Add better support for widescreen resolutions.
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 :)
Improved texts legibility for Steam Deck users, enhancing readability across menus and in game UI.
Added support for widescreen resolutions. Added support for adjustable font sizes.
save setting preferences
fixsing bombs scalling bug
bug fixing and more balance to early starting game.
more balance to classic mode
Expanded support for a wider range of Xbox controllers.
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.
Added easy difficulty.
forked version Dead_Oil_V1.245 new version improvment to early start of the game no major change to anything else.
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. Featuring: ⚙️ 3 Game Modes (Classic, Adventure, Survivor) 🛠️ 14 Lev
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: Loadout I've finished 14 unlockable loadouts so far, unique
🛠️ 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
🛢️ 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: 👉 What you’ll find inside: • 💬 General chat for chaos • 🐞 Bug re
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-click bug when placing the first gadget Fixed movement audio ge
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 3. Snappier Transitions – Faster and more responsive
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 hellscap
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.