Skip to content
Back to browse

Black Gold: Oil Drilling SimulatorVSMr. Prepper

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

CasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerActionBuilding +14
Quality
49Popularity
18Value
63
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−15% $12.81
Buy
VS
Mr. Prepper

Mr. Prepper

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerLife Sim +11
Quality
67Popularity
30Value
33
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 hours
−94% $1.24
Buy

Winner

Mr. Prepper wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Buy on Kinguin
3
Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator
3 of 13 metrics
Mr. Prepper
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.81 -
$1.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$0.93 Wins
Best Current Discount
-15% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
196 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
59.7% positive -
81.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
154 -
4.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
92 -
3.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
62 Wins
895 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 -
63 Wins
Steam Recommendations
154 -
4.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
103 Wins
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Mar 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleBlack Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleMr. Prepper

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator
Mr. Prepper

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $12.81Buy
Steam
Steam +17% $14.99View
Mr. Prepper

Mr. Prepper

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.24Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +27% $1.58View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

60% positive (154 reviews): mixed opinions
154 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$12.81: reasonable price
15% off: minor discount
Near historical low ($11.99)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 63% in recent days
11 concurrent players: niche audience

Mr. Prepper

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

81% positive (4,809 reviews): mostly positive
4,809 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$1.24: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.93: room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 25% in recent days
48 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBlack Gold: Oil Drilling SimulatorMr. Prepper
Release date
September 10, 2026
March 18, 2021
Developers
CreativeForge Games
Rejected Games
Publishers
PlayWay S.A., CreativeForge Games
PlayWay S.A., Rejected Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
103

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8320 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: dx11

Mr. Prepper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator or Mr. Prepper?

Mr. Prepper won the comparison against Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator worth buying over Mr. Prepper?

Based on the metrics, Mr. Prepper won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money