Choose Dragonward
Choose Dragonward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dragonward launched in 2018.
Dragonward vs Running on Empty
Dragonward and Running on Empty 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. Dragonward (2018) is 4 years older than Running on Empty (2022). 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 an Adventure and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Running on Empty launched in 2022.
Both Dragonward and Running on Empty 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
 Dragonward |  Running on Empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PunyMagus | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Dragonward (2018) is 4 years older than Running on Empty (2022).
Dragonward vs Running on Empty — FAQ
- Should I play Dragonward or Running on Empty first?
- If you want chronology, Dragonward (2018) 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 Dragonward and Running on Empty 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.