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Steam app 3643170 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 20:32 UTC

Roadside Research

Roadside Research is a 1 to 4 player co-op gas station simulator. Except you’re aliens. And undercover. Do very human things like restocking shelves while preparing for the invasion. Just don’t get caught.

History chartsJune 2026 to September 2026
Last 30 days+20.6Gain+4.43%% gain1,447Peak
Roadside Research Steam header artwork
Cybernetic WalrusOro Interactive
425playing now
42524-hour peak
9,171all-time peak
487average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 20:32 UTC
App ID
3643170
Product type
Game
Developer
Cybernetic Walrus
Publisher
Oro Interactive
Release date
Feb 12, 2026
Release status
Released
Early Access
Listed in Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Early AccessShop KeeperSimulationRelaxingManagementImmersive SimResource ManagementSingleplayerInventory ManagementEconomyBuildingTradingLife SimFirst-PersonCharacter CustomizationComedyFunnySci-fiCasualOnline Co-Op
About this gameFull description from Steam
Aliens have landed on Earth… to run a gas station. Play solo or up to 4 players and do human tasks to blend in. People depend on you, it’s your job to make sure that the shelves have the correct items, refuel customers passing by, and provide food for travelers. But most importantly, you must conduct your research. Stay Undetected Your mission is simple. Gather all data you can from humans without their knowledge. Scan, steal, and test various methods on customers while they stop by the gas station. Be careful not to raise the “suspicion meter” too high, as that will trigger the visit of government officials. Be Normal, Be Human During the day, take care of the gas station as an ordinary employee. Restock the shelves, order wares for the shop, refuel passersby, and exchange goods for cash. At night you will be able to gather your thoughts, and plan for the next day. Upgrade and Customize Balance between two missions, upgrading the gas station to attract more customers and upgrading your alien tech to process data and gather information more efficiently. To blend in, draw a very normal human expression on your state-of-the-art disguise. During closing hours, you can also upgrade the station, inside and outside to make sure everything is going according to plan. Features Chaotic solo or co-op fun: Gather friends or play alone to manage the gas station while pursuing your alien mission. Dual Upgrade Path: Manage upgrades for your gas station and for your alien technology at the same time Satisfying Simulation: Clean, cook, and stock your workplace with all necessary supplies and items to make sure every customer leaves satisfied. Alien Deception: Make sure to stay disguised and don’t get caught by human government officials. If you are too suspicious, they will turn you into goo.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Atos criminosos · Violência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan · Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processor: Ryzen 3 2200G / Intel i5-7400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD RX 570 / Nvidia GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processor: Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel i7-9700K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD RX 5600 XT / Nvidia 2060 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages15 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Turkish
Russian
Dutch
Korean
Traditional Chinese

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements