You Are Empty
Windows - 2006
Description of You Are Empty
If you haven't played You Are Empty or want to try this action video game, download it now for free! Published in 2006 by Atari, Inc., 1C Company, Friendware, Cenega Publishing, s.r.o., 1C Publishing EU s.r.o., You Are Empty is still a popular post-apocalyptic title amongst retrogamers, with a whopping 4.6/5 rating.
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Comments and reviews
ukito 2025-04-23 1 point
Friends who have texture problems, open the game with dgvodoo, it will be fixed.
Adeinod Hynkle 2025-03-29 -1 point
I'm confused I got the one with the red and yellow flag once I started up the game the floor textures where the color black and some props were missing their textures, and if I might say whenever I touched a health vial or a weapon the game crashes I'm very confused anyone go any ideas on how to fix this? my English isn't that good sorry
Kitsune_Yagiza 2025-03-18 1 point
For Steam Deck users, game - Russian ISO Version Russian version 4.3 GB + NoDVD Russian version 22 MB.
Use Proton Experimental in Steam.
Install via Protontricks the following libraries in the prefix - directplay, wmp9, wmv9vcm, wsh57.
Issues:
Textures on the floor and walls are glitching.
RandalMcdaniel 2025-02-12 0 point
You can sprint in every version of the game BUT the english version. Apparently theres a way to enable it but the two different guides i read had incoherent terrible instructions so i could never get sprint working
PlaYbOy 2025-02-03 0 point
Its a wonderful game with few glitches. The developers of this game did an excellent job, nice graphics for the time, great images and excellent gameplay. Thankyou.
Hidan 2024-08-30 0 point
As for me...
Game is Unpleyable with flickering texture, no matter the version...
But if someone wants to play on any version that has that Starforce DRM...
I recommend to download the Indie Gala Installer, Copy game.exe, uninstall game, then install desired version and paste copied exe file, It will work as intentended but may not fix flickering textures issue
Simplex 2024-03-30 0 point
Was anyone able to solve the screen shake problem after picking up the wrench? On my PC the shakes are unbearable at 60fp, almost tolerable at 40fps and gone at 30fps.
DeathCold 2023-11-09 0 point
Another one of those games that I wanted to play but I can't because it doesn't work properly on modern OS. Like, during the gameplay, the game itself lags from time to time, but then again, when I'm picking up medkits or taking damage, my screen flashes black or white, obscuring the vision. And yes, I tried to fix it by the same method that is written on PC Gaming Wiki but it doesn't work for me. So yeah, it feels like I have to get another PC, so I can use my current one for old video games and install Windows XP back to it.
Derpsworld 2023-09-27 1 point
For the people having the screen shake problem, I think the problem might be with the framerate being too high, go into the video section in the options menu and turn on vertical synchronisation, that fixed it for me.
J.V. 2023-05-26 2 points
After a little bit of modifications of the ini files, thanks to this video (not mine):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIBblKb0Ru8
I was able to start and not crash after i pick up a medikit. but unfortunately some floors appear completely black. does anybody have some tips for that?
Dragos 2023-04-25 0 point
Can you please add the full version from moddb:https://www.moddb.com/games/you-are-empty/downloads/youareempty-1-0-eng.
BallinNcantgetup 2023-03-25 0 point
Anyone else having A jittery screen? When I play it for some reason the screen shakes when I'm moving the mouse around. It could also be a problem with just trying to run it on modern hardware. And no turning down graphics doesn't help at all. Anybody got a fix for it?
POB75 2022-11-10 1 point
Indie Gala Installer downloads, installs and plays fine on WIndows 10.
No issues found. No fixes needed. Saves and reloads etc.
It is an OK game so far. The grimy Russian setting lends it some atmosphere.
Cheats are easy to find online but none of them work so far other than health. Can type ' to enter text screen, then "set_clients_health 99" and enter. Type ' again to go back to game. Sometimes need to do this a few times but it does work. Can change the number but 99 is max so why would you want less?
TenAte108 2022-10-21 1 point
I was digging in the game files and I found a line says multiplayer and it's supposed to be placed above options tab in the main menu, the game was supposed to have multiplayer also there was sprint codes and numbers which also means the game was going to have a sprint feature but IDK why is it not enabled or used
Szymon 2022-09-30 2 points
Do tych co chcą zagrać w tę grę po polsku tutaj podaję link
https://archive.org/details/20220930-091541_202209#ia-carousel
Przed pobraniem i zainstalowanie przeczytajcie ostrzeżenie Crack jest potrzebny!
Former US President Barack Obamna 2022-08-08 0 point
This game would benefit greatly from a sprint button. It is a slog.
Quake 2022-06-14 0 point
It dosen't work on windows 10 ?
I can get to the start menu but when I go on new game only black screen remains
Quake 2022-06-14 -1 point
The game runs good on menu but when I go on new game it stay on black screen
AmericanaEagle 2022-04-19 2 points
UPDATE: I don't know what happened, but Windows was going crazy with this game. I don't know what caused it, but Windows 10 ran so unbearably slow, that I had to restart my computer TWICE. I never had that issue ever with downloading stuff from abadonware. I ended up deleting the files of the game, and it fixed it. I honestly don't know if I did something wrong, or not. I would be aware of downloading stuff like this. The game ran really well, but I couldn't keep it on my computer for long, as it caused terrible performance issues on Windows 10. Just be careful, and if you do intend to play it, remove it after you're done with the game.
AmericanaEagle 2022-04-09 0 point
This game is really easy install, but in the setup wizard, it requires you to download Adobe Acrobat Reader 7? I don't know if its required to in order to function or not. It seems sketchy, but I have found no issues, or viruses so far.
TenAte108 2022-01-06 2 points
Aside from compatibility issues, and less variety of enemies and slow pace gameplay and limited modability
I give this game 8/10
amazing soviet atmosphere and vibes, lore is great and gunplay is satisfying
it's like mixing half life 2, STALKER, Cry of Fear and Bioshock together
doitall 2021-11-25 7 points
Up until discovering this game on MyAbandonware, I had not heard of it previously. After hearing that some people weren't fans of it back when it was released, I was hesitant at first to try it. But man, this is one heck of a hidden gem! Not only do you have stellar horror elements, you have some seriously solid FPS selections the further you get into the game. And if you are a fan of Soviet-era arcitecture and unique enemy designs, then you won't find a finer example in gaming. This is an absolute must play, get it downloaded ASAP!
Here is some gameplay from this game, feel free to use the footage for whatever!
(Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN-ICjWY9_c&list=PLwlDnB8D-tJ-vLi3-G8PIp4V-MGExzdar)
Here is a guide that will take you through installing a multitude of games from MyAbandonware:
(Link: https://youtu.be/SJ-EjE6vgb0)
ForgivenessCheck 2021-07-29 3 points
Honestly a genuinely interesting little game. Don't really recommend playing it on hard, enemies are too tanky.
Thanks for the recommendation, Civvie!
Soldado Pudim 2021-05-19 0 point
"vai tomar no cu" arfimou CDCSAFC
Que isso cara kkkkkkkkkkk o jogo e tao ruim assim?
GoldenWolfe 2021-03-11 3 points
if you liked this you are gonna LOVE cryostasis sleep of reason . I suspect some of people who worked on cryostasis also worked on this.
Gromoff 2021-02-20 4 points
Why did people hate this game again? I think it's a perfectly enjoyable time...
Sabwones 2021-01-17 3 points
It's a bit of a mess, but still a creative and fun eurojank FPS. Definitely worth giving a try.
GvM/2k9-UCrest 2021-01-12 2 points
PC-Windows Fixes: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/You_Are_Empty
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