Choose Running on Empty
Choose Running on Empty if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. Running on Empty launched in 2022.
Running on Empty vs The Van Game
Running on Empty and The Van Game both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2022. Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Van Game (90.9% positive). 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 The Van Game
Choose The Van Game if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Van Game launched in 2022.
Both Running on Empty and The Van Game sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Running on Empty |  The Van Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | T.F.A.N.C.S. | Bruce Belk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Van Game (90.9% positive).
- The Van Game is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Running on Empty (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Running on Empty vs The Van Game — FAQ
- Are Running on Empty and The Van Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.