player.gg

Roadside Research

Cybernetic Walrus, Oro Interactive

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.

CasualSimulationEarly Access

Wishlist or get this game

Join the community

Official website

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.

Community Activity

  1. Roadside ResearchSteam patch notes

    Patch 3 ─ F.A.R.T., fireworks & more

    Your input on the Abduction Update has resulted in extremely useful data for tweaking systems, finding the right balance, and maximizing the fun output. After carefully…

  2. Roadside ResearchSteam patch notes

    Hotfix 13 — Rocket launch, walls & more

    Greetings, very average Terran gas station owners, A new hotfix has materialized. After the previous one addressed the battery system and F.A.R.T., this one answers a couple of…

  3. Roadside ResearchSteam patch notes

    Hotfix 12 ─ Battery System & F.A.R.T.

    A priority hotfix is now live, mainly including changes to and fixes for the battery system and F.A.R.T. that were introduced with the Abduction Update. Here are the patch notes:…

  4. Roadside ResearchSteam announcement
  5. Roadside ResearchSteam announcement

    The Abduction Update is READY to play!

    Greetings, kidnappers from outta space! The new update has just beamed down for you to finally beam up some volunteer-ish humans. We promise, we’re just... borrowing them. More…

  6. Roadside ResearchSteam announcement

    Abduction Update Going Live on August 18th!

    Calling all glow heads, Your efforts have paid off! Alien HQ is finally convinced that you will able to handle the next grade of alien tech very well: abductions! This means that…

  7. Roadside ResearchSteam announcement

    Coming soon: Playtest the Abduction Update

    Calling all operators with maximum curiosity levels, Alien HQ requires your assistance! The Abduction Update is about to materialize its beta version, which needs thorough…

  8. Roadside ResearchSteam announcement

    The Goopletter — July 2026

    Greetings, friends of Shlorp! Here’s a brief transmission about what’s new at Alien HQ including the latest previews, playtests, and feature explanations. Discover what will be…

View all activity