Roadside Research, released on 2025-11-04, offers players a unique opportunity: running a gas station while disguising themselves as aliens researching humans. This game blends elements of business strategy and simulation with an extraterrestrial twist.
Gameplay and Mechanics
Players begin with one gas tank, a single shelf, and a small amount of cash. As the game progresses, they unlock additional fuel types and various items through an upgrade system. The simulation involves purchasing and selling goods, keeping customers satisfied, and generating profit, all accompanied by peculiar sound effects.
A critical component is maintaining low profile actions to avoid drawing attention. Players gather research points by collecting trash items, such as cans and tissues, which are processed via an alien scanner. This process aids in unlocking new tools like a camera for documenting human features.
Challenges and Strategy
Managing the gas station effectively involves balancing alien research with business operations. Players must juggle upgrades, decorations, and customer interactions carefully. Suspicious activities can lead to investigations by agents; players must pass their tests to continue the game.
Designed for solo or multiplayer gameplay, up to three friends can join the fun, helping manage accumulating tasks and navigate the quirky challenges faced by alien attendants.
