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Roadside Research

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Aliens have landed on Earth… to run a gas station. Play solo or up to 4 players and do human tasks to blend in.
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Early Access. This game is currently not finished and may or may not change significantly over the course of its development. Find out more

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About Roadside Research

About this game

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.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
February 12, 2026
Developer:
Cybernetic Walrus
Publisher:
Oro Interactive
Supported Languages:
English
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Features:
Early Access
Singleplayer

Multiplayer

Co-op

Online co-op

Full controller support

Steam cloud

Family sharing

Product Requirements

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:

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Roadside Research is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Roadside Research is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
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:
  • 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
Roadside Research was released on February 12, 2026
Roadside Research is published by Oro Interactive
Roadside Research was developed by Cybernetic Walrus

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