Choose Convoy
Choose Convoy if you want an Action and Strategy experience. Convoy launched in 2015.
Convoy vs Running on Empty
Convoy and Running on Empty both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Convoy (2015) is 7 years older than Running on Empty (2022). Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Convoy (77.4% 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 Running on Empty
Choose Running on Empty if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Running on Empty launched in 2022.
Both Convoy and Running on Empty sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Convoy |  Running on Empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (920 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Convoy Games | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Convoy (2015) is 7 years older than Running on Empty (2022).
- Running on Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Convoy (77.4% positive).
- Running on Empty is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Convoy (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Convoy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Running on Empty has no Deck rating yet.
Convoy vs Running on Empty — FAQ
- Should I play Convoy or Running on Empty first?
- If you want chronology, Convoy (2015) came out before Running on Empty (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Convoy and Running on Empty similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Does Convoy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Convoy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Running on Empty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.