Single-player games like Running on Empty
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Running on Empty, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Lethal Running
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Running on Empty.
RPG about a deadly game show in a futuristic dystopian society. Fight off never-ending attacks from merciless bounty hunters in the ruins of the city and survive the harsh conditions of the devastated wasteland.
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Merge Hero
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Running on Empty.
An idle RPG game with infinite possibilities. Merge items, upgrade stats and fight deadly monsters and bosses
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March of the Living
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Running on Empty.
Roguelike-like inspired by FTL and popular zombie fiction. Guide a group of survivors to a rumoured safe haven.
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Bronana
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Running on Empty.
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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Burning Knight
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Running on Empty.
Steal everything you can and flee from the Burning Knight's castle in this action-packed roguelike! The game features tight bullet hell, tons of items, characters to meet... and secrets!
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Nuclear Throne
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Running on Empty.
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
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Stellar Interface
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Running on Empty.
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
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Ziggurat
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Running on Empty.
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
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Mad Max
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Running on Empty.
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.
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The Oregon Trail
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Running on Empty.
The Oregon Trail is back in a beautiful blend of charming pixel art characters, 3D environments, and cutting-edge lighting and visual effects!
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Fallout 4
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Running on Empty.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
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Hidden Realm of the Enchantress
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Running on Empty.
Explore the dungeon and fight against various monster girls! A turn-based strategic dungeon crawler RPG that challenge your skills and endurance
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The Buried Pillars
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Running on Empty.
Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!
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BeadsPopper
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Running on Empty.
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
Single-player alternative to Running on Empty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Running on Empty.
Run a business with adorable monster girls using power of desire! Employ girls, build your workplace and grow your business in the magical world. Unleash the charm of your team and watch your business thrive!