Info about Roadside Research: Official game description: 2026 Roadmap for Early Access ============================= About the 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. Release date: Feb 12, 2026 Categories: Simulation, Cooperative Multiplayer, Alien Themed Gameplay, Management Simulation, Humor-driven Gameplay, Single-player, Multiplayer - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Funny and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.82): The game is widely praised for its humor and enjoyable experience, making it a fun and rewarding game to play. - Great multiplayer experience (weight 0.71): Players find the game more fun and manageable with friends, making it a great experience for 1-4 players. - Unique and creative concept (weight 0.53): The game's concept of managing an alien gas station and its unique atmosphere are highly praised. - High potential for future development (weight 0.34): Players see a lot of potential in the game for future updates and development. - Responsive developers (weight 0.29): The developers are noted for being responsive to feedback and quick to fix bugs and glitches. - Positive recommendations and reviews (weight 0.29): Many players recommend the game and have had positive experiences, enjoying it both alone and with friends. - Engaging single-player experience (weight 0.24): The game offers a satisfying and engaging experience even in single-player mode. - Detailed and varied gameplay elements (weight 0.24): The game features a variety of tasks, detailed customer interactions, and extensive tech trees. - User-friendly and accessible (weight 0.19): The game is easy to jump into, with a clear and user-friendly interface, making it accessible for new players. - Good graphics and visuals (weight 0.19): The game is visually appealing with good graphics and natural movements. - Calming yet hectic gameplay (weight 0.08): The game offers a unique blend of calming and hectic gameplay, providing a varied experience. Common complaints: - Bugs and technical issues (weight 0.96): The game has various bugs, including minor visual bugs, game-freezing issues, and specific bugs related to picking up items and camera modes. - Single-player management difficulty (weight 0.51): Players find it challenging and overwhelming to manage tasks in single-player mode due to the high volume of tasks and lack of assistance. - Lack of features and polish (weight 0.37): Players feel the game lacks necessary features, polish, and additional content to make it more engaging and enjoyable. - Motion sickness and control issues (weight 0.33): Players experience motion sickness due to movement mechanics, and controls can feel clunky or difficult to use. - Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.32): Players report that the game quickly becomes repetitive, with tasks feeling monotonous and lacking variety. - Game balance issues (weight 0.32): Players report issues with game balance, including the difficulty in increasing reputation and the overwhelming number of tasks. - Multiplayer issues (weight 0.19): There are reports of bugs and issues specifically in multiplayer mode, making the experience less enjoyable. - Unclear mechanics and objectives (weight 0.19): Some game mechanics and research objectives are unclear, requiring trial and error to understand fully. - Lack of NPC helpers (weight 0.14): There is a notable absence of NPC helpers or employees, which makes managing tasks more difficult, especially in single-player mode. - Limited gameplay exploration (weight 0.12): Players feel that the game limits exploration and creativity, making the experience feel restricted and shallow. - Grindy early progression (weight 0.08): The early progression in the game is described as grindy, requiring a lot of repetitive tasks to advance. Gameplay feedback: - Single and multiplayer modes (weight 0.82): The game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, catering to different player preferences and providing varied gameplay experiences. - Variety of tasks (weight 0.41): Players engage in various tasks such as restocking, checkout, fueling, cleaning, and reordering, creating a dynamic and busy gameplay experience. - Gas station management (weight 0.38): The game involves managing a gas station, including tasks such as stocking the store, managing fuel pumps, and general operations. - Alien-themed gameplay (weight 0.36): The game features alien customization, gadgets, and themes, adding a unique twist to the gameplay. - Cooperative and chaotic multiplayer (weight 0.36): The multiplayer mode supports cooperative gameplay and can be chaotic and enjoyable, especially when played with friends. - Men in Black and FBI threat mechanics (weight 0.27): The game features Men in Black agents and FBI threat mechanics, adding an element of challenge and excitement. - Customer progression and satisfaction (weight 0.23): The game includes mechanics for customer progression and satisfaction, with factors like cleanliness affecting customer mood. - Research and upgrades (weight 0.23): Players can research and upgrade various items and technologies, adding depth to the gameplay. - Interactive environment (weight 0.18): Players interact with humans and the environment, creating a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience. - Humor and funny moments (weight 0.18): The game includes humorous elements and genuinely funny moments, enhancing the overall enjoyment. - Technical issues (weight 0.12): Some players have reported technical issues such as random stalling, freezing, and crashing. Performance notes: - Frequent bugs and glitches (weight 0.47): Players report various bugs, including getting stuck in walls and textures, minor visual bugs, and general bugs in multiplayer mode. These issues significantly impact the gameplay experience. - Installation and performance issues (weight 0.19): Some players face installation issues and random stalling or freezing during gameplay. These issues can prevent players from enjoying the game smoothly. - High GPU usage and overheating (weight 0.14): The game causes high GPU usage, leading to overheating issues. This can potentially damage hardware and cause performance problems. - Positive performance feedback (weight 0.13): Despite the issues, some players report that the game runs smoothly and is relatively bug-free for them, indicating a mixed experience depending on the setup. - Animation issues (weight 0.07): Players have noticed janky animations, which can detract from the overall gaming experience and immersion. Recommendations: - Great for co-op gameplay (weight 0.51): The game is highly recommended for cooperative gameplay, making it a great choice for playing with friends and creating memorable experiences. - Recommended for a good laugh (weight 0.25): Many players recommend the game for its humorous and chaotic gameplay, suggesting it is a good source of entertainment and laughter. - Potential seen with updates (weight 0.25): The game is recommended with the potential for future updates and improvements, indicating that players see value in the game's future development. - Highly recommended even in early access (weight 0.09): The game is highly recommended even in its early access stage, indicating that it is already enjoyable and promising. - Hidden gem with potential (weight 0.09): The game is considered a hidden gem that deserves more attention, indicating that it has unique qualities that make it stand out. - Clear purchase recommendation (weight 0.09): There is a clear recommendation to purchase the game, indicating strong approval from players. - Unique and busy gameplay (weight 0.08): Recommended for those who enjoy busy and conceptually good games with a unique twist, suggesting it offers a distinctive gaming experience. - Thematic appeal for space and aliens (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for those who enjoy space and alien themes, suggesting it has a strong thematic appeal. - Good value for price (weight 0.08): Players feel that the game offers good value for its price point, making it a worthwhile purchase. Other player notes: - Community interacts on Discord (weight 0.08): Players engage with each other and possibly with the developers through a Discord server, fostering a sense of community. - Devs host occasional events (weight 0.08): The developers organize events from time to time, providing players with special activities or challenges. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated primarily due to performance issues, game crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay progression. Additionally, the difficulty in single-player mode and unclear objectives contribute to this frustration. - Joy (weight 0.18): The joy comes from the humorous and enjoyable gameplay, especially when playing with friends or significant others. The unique atmosphere and funny interactions with agents add to the overall happiness. - Enjoyment (weight 0.16): Players enjoy the funny and fresh gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The smooth and bug-free experience also enhances their enjoyment. - Excitement (weight 0.11): The excitement stems from the overall engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players are also excited about the potential for future improvements and updates. - Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players are satisfied with the good concept and engaging gameplay. The clear interface and the developers' responsiveness to feedback and bug fixes also contribute to their satisfaction. - Disappointment (weight 0.08): Disappointment arises from the lack of substantial upgrades and features in the full release. The repetitive tasks and physical discomfort caused by gameplay also contribute to this feeling. - Hopeful (weight 0.08): Players are hopeful due to the potential for workshop/mod support and future updates. They believe steady updates with innovation can significantly improve the game. - Amused (weight 0.03): The unique and humorous concept of managing an alien gas station amuses players. - Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players find the game super fun to play alone and even more enjoyable with friends.}