Roadside Research

Cybernetic Walrus developed and Oro Interactive published Roadside Research. Basically, this hilarious co-op simulator puts you in charge of a busy gas station. However, you play as undercover aliens who must secretly study humans. Consequently, the game blends totally normal work tasks with crazy sci-fi missions.

About the Game

First, the game drops you into a fully working gas station. Therefore, you must cook food, clean the floors, and stock shelves to keep customers happy. Furthermore, you must scan those exact same customers to gather secret alien data. As a result, you constantly balance doing your daily job and finishing your hidden goals. Moreover, a clever suspicion system forces you to act normal, or angry government agents will arrive to shut your secret mission down.

Key Features

Co-op Chaos: Specifically, you can play alone or team up with three friends. Thus, managing the busy shop and scanning humans becomes a wild, fun team effort.
Hidden Alien Goals: Next, you must secretly test human behavior. Indeed, you gather vital data while pretending to be a perfectly normal worker.
Double Upgrades: Also, the game gives you two different skill paths. Consequently, you can buy better grills for the store or unlock high-tech alien gear to scan people faster.
Suspicion System: Meanwhile, you must keep a very low profile. For instance, using alien tech in plain sight raises an alarm and brings scary government spies to your door.

Games Like This

Similar Game	Key Difference	Best For
Overcooked! 2	Focuses strictly on cooking under strict time limits without any secret spy mechanics.	Fans of pure, fast kitchen panic.
Gas Station Simulator	Plays as a highly real, grounded business sim without the alien sci-fi twist.	Players who want a pure, simple shop game.
Among Us	Relies purely on lying to friends rather than running a fully working store together.	Groups looking for quick party games.

Game Details

Developer: Cybernetic Walrus
Publisher: Oro Interactive
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: February 12, 2026 (Early Access)
Genre: Co-op Simulator / Sci-Fi

System Requirements

Before you start scanning humans, make sure your PC can handle the busy store. Below, you will find both the minimum and suggested specs needed to run the game perfectly.