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Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)

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The Cassir Simulator
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Red Zirion
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Project Of Cooling The Earth
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Nuclear Throne
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Bronana
Bronana is a thrilling and hilarious survival roguelike. Embody the spirit of a fearless banana warrior to take down waves of vicious snack monsters. Through a rich variety of random events, grow stronger, evolve abilities, and face off against challenging bosses to save the homeland.
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Fury Unleashed
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Running on Empty at current Steam store prices.
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Merge Hero
An idle RPG game with infinite possibilities. Merge items, upgrade stats and fight deadly monsters and bosses
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The Cassir Simulator
This is a cashier simulator, you need to serve customers, check and scan products, take money and give change. With the money you earn, you can improve your housing, buy food and medicine. Try to survive in difficult living conditions.
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Red Zirion
Red Zirion is a retro shooting game with upgradeable attributes in the roguelike style. Game inspired by groups of heroes and animated series from the 80s.
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Hidden Realm of the Enchantress
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The Buried Pillars
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BeadsPopper
BeadsPopper is a casual tile-matching puzzle game with a simple RPG element. Battle against adorable monster girls by popping colorful beads!
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Charm Commerce
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Frequently asked about Running on Empty
- How much does Running on Empty cost?
- Running on Empty is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Running on Empty?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Running on Empty are Lethal Running, Merge Hero, The Cassir Simulator.
- Who developed Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty was developed by T.F.A.N.C.S..
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