Running on Empty
Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)
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September 9, 2022
3 years and 327 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive25 reviews96.0%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)
Your sole mission is to retrieve the package from the place far away.
Go through the cruel world.
Run between settlements, help residents, deal with raiders to complete the mission.
It is highly recommended to read the game manual before playing.
(It's available on the side bar at the right part of the store page and the library page)
Your sole mission is to retrieve the package from the place far away.
Go through the cruel world.
Run between settlements, help residents, deal with raiders to complete the mission.
Features
- Managing your resources to survive in the wasteland
- Multiple ways to finish the story
- Leveling up your skills with skill points
- Randomly generated maps
- 3 Factions to support or oppose
- Steam achievements
- Gunfights, sniping enemies, picking locks, hacking terminals...
It is highly recommended to read the game manual before playing.
(It's available on the side bar at the right part of the store page and the library page)
