How do I play Oil Barons online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Oil Barons in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Oil Barons?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Oil Barons?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Oil Barons?

Oil Barons was developed by Tom Glass & Phillip Glass in 1984 and published by Epyx.

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Game Information

Oil Barons

Publisher: Epyx

Genre: Trading

Developer: Tom Glass & Phillip Glass

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 2 Times

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About Oil Barons

Oil Barons is a trading game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by Tom Glass & Phillip Glass and published by Epyx.

Now you can play Oil Barons online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Oil Barons

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Oil Barons directly in your browser. This Trading game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond