Rank 01Games like Running on Empty
- 18 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Running on Empty also play
The closest matches to Running on Empty: Convoy, Heavy Bullets, March of the Living, NEO Scavenger, and Ziggurat. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Running on Empty.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 03- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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NEO Scavenger
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Running on Empty.
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Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Running on Empty.
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Skyshine's BEDLAM
Why this: Shares resource management with Running on Empty.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Running on Empty
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Also Post-apocalyptic and 1990's, like Running on Empty.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: T.F.A.N.C.S.
- Price: $3.99checked Nov 2
- 100% of 18 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Compact yet replayable
- Faction choices shape the journey
- Minimalist presentation belies layered gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
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Why this: Same challenging mood as Running on Empty.
Fallout 4
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Running on Empty.
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Why this: Shares procedural generation with Running on Empty.
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For The King
Why this: Shares resource management with Running on Empty.
Brut@l
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Running on Empty.
More from T.F.A.N.C.S.
Other recommendable Steam games by T.F.A.N.C.S., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Hidden Realm of the Enchantress
Why this: Shares resource management with Running on Empty.
The Buried Pillars
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Running on Empty.
About Running on Empty
The closest matches to Running on Empty: Convoy, Heavy Bullets, March of the Living, NEO Scavenger, and Ziggurat. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Running on Empty is your kind of game, the closest matches are Convoy, Heavy Bullets and March of the Living — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its combat flexibility and faction allegiances. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Running on Empty: Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)
Is Running on Empty worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 18 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Compact yet replayable
- Faction choices shape the journey
- Minimalist presentation belies layered gameplay
- Retro pixel art hides systemic depth
People who play it also play: Convoy, Heavy Bullets, March of the Living
Frequently asked about Running on Empty
Can I run it?
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 Convoy, Heavy Bullets, March of the Living.
Who developed Running on Empty?
Running on Empty was developed by T.F.A.N.C.S..