"Serve the Humans. Study the Humans. Conquer the Humans."
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概要
Roadside Research is a chaotic 1-4 player co-op simulator where you control undercover aliens managing a mundane Earth gas station. While restocking shelves and pumping diesel to maintain your cover, you must secretly scan customers, gather intel, and prepare the mothership for an impending invasion—all without tripping the suspicion meter of lurking government agents.
ストーリー
You are part of an alien crew sent to Earth to study human behavior before the big invasion. posing as minimum-wage gas station attendants, you observe the baffling habits of humanity—like their love for oddly shaped snacks and flammable liquids. The narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling and comedic interactions rather than heavy dialogue, as you try to persist against suspicious agents investigating your 'odd' business practices.
Gameplay
The core loop balances standard simulation tasks—fueling cars, cleaning bathrooms, and stocking products—with high-stakes alien espionage. Players utilize hidden tech to scan and test customers while the 'Suspicion Meter' ticks up if you're caught acting strange. It’s a juggling act of maintaining a profitable business front while conducting unauthorized research, best experienced in chaotic co-op sessions.
Key Features
- 11-4 Player Co-op Chaos
- 2Undercover Alien Espionage Mechanics
- 3Suspicion Meter Management
- 4High-Tech Alien Gadgets (Brain Washer, Replicator)
- 5Station Customization & Upgrades
- 6Tactile Environmental Interactions
- 7Day-One Xbox Game Pass Launch
Highlights
Pros & Cons
長所
- +Uniquely funny twist on the simulator genre
- +Highly interactive tactile environments
- +Accessible gameplay perfect for friend groups
- +Strong environmental storytelling
短所
- -Less engaging for solo players
- -Early Access technical roughness
- -Lack of competitive multiplayer modes
Game Ratings
Multiplayer sessions descend into hilarious panic
Accessible tasks like stocking and cleaning
Avoiding detection while scanning humans
Essential for the full experience
Comedic alien misunderstandings of human life
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players looking for laughs and panic with friends
Fans of management and stocking mechanics
Those who enjoy lighthearted alien narratives
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💡 Did You Know?
Built using the new Unity 6 engine for enhanced interactivity
Developed by Cybernetic Walrus, a studio previously known for horror games
Uses a proprietary 'Momentum Framework' for rapid iteration
Launched directly onto Xbox Game Pass on Day One
Features tools like the 'Prover' and 'Brain Washer' to manipulate customers
Latest Updates & Events
Roadside Research - 10% OFF on Steam
Roadside Research is currently featured on the Steam store!
“So different and unique... hilarious fun with buddies.”— Early Access Reviewer
“A perfect blend of mundane work and sci-fi panic.”— Game Discovery Weekly
Game Ratings
Multiplayer sessions descend into hilarious panic
Accessible tasks like stocking and cleaning
Avoiding detection while scanning humans
Essential for the full experience
Comedic alien misunderstandings of human life
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players looking for laughs and panic with friends
Fans of management and stocking mechanics
Those who enjoy lighthearted alien narratives
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Built using the new Unity 6 engine for enhanced interactivity
Developed by Cybernetic Walrus, a studio previously known for horror games
Uses a proprietary 'Momentum Framework' for rapid iteration
Launched directly onto Xbox Game Pass on Day One
Features tools like the 'Prover' and 'Brain Washer' to manipulate customers
Latest Updates & Events
Roadside Research - 10% OFF on Steam
Roadside Research is currently featured on the Steam store!
Alien Toolkit
- •The Scanner: Collect bio-data from unsuspecting customers
- •The Replicator: Clone items to keep shelves stocked instantly
- •The Brain Washer: Erase memories if a human gets too suspicious
- •The Prover: Conduct physical tests on customers (for science)
Invasion Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- Cybernetic Walrus
- Publisher
- Oro Interactive
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Simulation, Co-op +2
- Atmosphere
- whimsical/sci-fi