Choose Running on Empty
Choose Running on Empty if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Running on Empty launched in 2022.
Running on Empty vs Novi Cube
Running on Empty and Novi Cube both land in Indie, RPG, 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, RPG, Casual on Steam. Both released in 2022. Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Novi Cube (79.3% 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 Novi Cube
Choose Novi Cube if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Novi Cube launched in 2022.
Both Running on Empty and Novi Cube sit in Indie, RPG, 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 |  Novi Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | T.F.A.N.C.S. | Rand.Exe Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Novi Cube (79.3% positive).
- Novi Cube is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Running on Empty (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Novi Cube is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Running on Empty has no Deck rating yet.
Running on Empty vs Novi Cube — FAQ
- Are Running on Empty and Novi Cube similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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.