Roadside Research

Roadside Research

Cybernetic Walrus · 2026 · Shop Keeper, Simulation, Relaxing, Management, Immersive Sim

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About Roadside Research

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.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 12, 2026
Real fun game if you like aliens, and gas station's.
Recommended Jul 12, 2026
wow...I mean wooow.... there aren't enough words in the English lexicon to fully encapsulate my feelings for this game. all I can say is thank you for crafting such a rambunctious gaming experience and my hats off to you all. also I absolutely LOVE the female character design
Not recommended Jul 11, 2026
game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, dont waste your time or money.
Recommended Jul 11, 2026
this is a fantastic game to play with a friend or partner, it has brought us many laughs and really made us work together and use our heads you gotta be locked in for when shop opens id 100% recommend this if you want a good laugh.
Recommended Jul 11, 2026
There needs to be achievements. When the gloop gets so bad the agents almost come instantly lol. We spent the whole day killing each other instead of taking care of customers. xD
Not recommended Jul 11, 2026
It's fun for 15 mins then suddenly stars to be boring i dont recoment , there is notting diffirent then supermarket simulator no extra co-op features

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