PC
$3.99 Region US
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Adventure · T.F.A.N.C.S.
Running on Empty
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Windows
Positive · 96% of 24
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated yesterday Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.
Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.59 · 10d ago
Player reviews 96% positive of 24
Quality score 96/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100
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About this game
What this game is, in the developer's words
Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)
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)
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Price intelligence
Accepted price history and the lows that matter
Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.59 2026-07-03
3-month low $1.59
12-month low $1.59
Current $3.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $3.99
Jul 3, 2026
New all-time low $1.59
Running on Empty price history and best deals
Running on Empty for PC currently sells from $3.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.59, set on 2026-07-03.
Frequently asked questions
Answered from this game's own price and edition data
Should I buy Running on Empty now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $3.99 a good price for Running on Empty?
$3.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.59 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Running on Empty?
Running on Empty is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Positive · 96%
96% positive of 24
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Achievements (25)
Bloodbath 7.6%
GoBallistic 7.2%
LeadingDealer 6.8%
IKnowYoureInThere 6.6%
LifeIsButADream 5.7%
Multitalented 5.7%
TriggerHappy 5.5%
Precision 5.1%
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