Running on Empty (2022)
- Developer
- T.F.A.N.C.S.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A solitary trek through a harsh wasteland, balancing scarce supplies and tough choices while navigating random maps and faction politics.
minimalistretropixel graphicsresource managementsurvivalnonlinearatmosphericpunishing
What players say
Players describe it as a blend of Oregon Trail and classic Fallout, stripped down to a minimalist 64x64 pixel screen. The intentional difficulty and reliance on RNG can frustrate, but many find the simplicity charming and the systems surprisingly deep. A playthrough can be under two hours, and the manual is considered essential reading.
Screenshots
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