55%Good matchEMPTY SHELL
88%86188% positive reviews, Very Positive across 861 reviews·Action Roguelike · Shooter
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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)
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