Choose LOOSEPO
Choose LOOSEPO if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOOSEPO launched in 2021.
LOOSEPO vs Running on Empty
LOOSEPO and Running on Empty both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. LOOSEPO (2021) is 1 year older than Running on Empty (2022). LOOSEPO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Running on Empty (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Running on Empty
Choose Running on Empty if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. Running on Empty launched in 2022.
Both LOOSEPO and Running on Empty sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 LOOSEPO |  Running on Empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MEWSTURBO | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LOOSEPO (2021) is 1 year older than Running on Empty (2022).
- LOOSEPO is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Running on Empty (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
LOOSEPO vs Running on Empty — FAQ
- Should I play LOOSEPO or Running on Empty first?
- If you want chronology, LOOSEPO (2021) came out before Running on Empty (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are LOOSEPO and Running on Empty similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.