Rank 01Why this
Shares co op multiplayer and character customization with Roadside Research.
- $9.09 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Games like Roadside Research
- 21 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Roadside Research: I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, Rest Area Simulator, Waterpark Simulator, Fast Food Simulator, and Supermarket Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares progression system and co op multiplayer with Roadside Research.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Shares progression system and character customization with Roadside Research.
- $12.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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Supermarket Simulator
Why this: Shares progression system and crafting with Roadside Research.
Rank 06 
Supermarket Together
Why this: Also Economy and Life Sim, like Roadside Research.
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Tobacco Shop Simulator
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Roadside Research
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator
Shares co op multiplayer and character customization with Roadside Research.
- 90% of 680 reviews
- 2Rest Area Simulator
Shares progression system and co op multiplayer with Roadside Research.
- 85% of 61 reviews
- 3Waterpark Simulator
Shares progression system and character customization with Roadside Research.
- 96% of 6,657 reviews
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- 5Supermarket Simulator
Shares progression system and crafting with Roadside Research.
- 92% of 33,227 reviews
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- 7Tobacco Shop Simulator
Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research.
- 90% of 245 reviews
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- 9Old Market Simulator
Shares crafting and inventory management with Roadside Research.
- 86% of 725 reviews
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- 14Wrap House Simulator🌯
Shares crafting and resource management with Roadside Research.
- 88% of 608 reviews
- 15Alien Market Simulator
Shares progression system and resource management with Roadside Research.
- 86% of 146 reviews
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- 17Grocery Store Simulator
Shares progression system and inventory management with Roadside Research.
- 91% of 3,157 reviews
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- 19Cafemart Simulator
Shares character customization and inventory management with Roadside Research.
- 72% of 178 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Cybernetic Walrus
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 1,729 reviews
- Genres: Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Alien humor feels fresh and absurd
- Co op chaos with friends is peak fun
- Customizable store design lets players express creativity
- Contemplative
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research.
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Why this: Shares character customization and inventory management with Roadside Research.
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Why this: Same funny mood as Roadside Research.
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Why this: Shares progression system and inventory management with Roadside Research.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Cybernetic Walrus, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Shares resource management with Roadside Research.
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Why this: Same contemplative mood as Roadside Research.
About Roadside Research
The closest matches to Roadside Research: I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, Rest Area Simulator, Waterpark Simulator, Fast Food Simulator, and Supermarket Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Roadside Research is your kind of game, the closest matches are I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, Rest Area Simulator and Waterpark Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, funny and lighthearted, and single out its alien tech upgrades and character customization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Roadside Research is a 1 to 4 player co-op simulation where players manage a gas station while undercover as aliens, blending mundane retail tasks with an intergalactic plot. Players can customize their characters and disguises, upgrade alien technology, craft items, manage inventory, and progress through a progression system. Set in a sci-fi comedy world, the game supports online co-op and is playable on Steam Deck. Developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Oro Interactive, it released in 2026 in Early Access at $12.99 USD. Players describe the experience as funny, lighthearted, and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting that the alien humor feels fresh and absurd, and that co-op chaos with friends provides engaging social gameplay. The game holds an 88% positive rating from 1729 Steam reviews.
About Roadside Research: 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.
Is Roadside Research worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 1,729 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 81% positive across 75 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alien humor feels fresh and absurd
- Co op chaos with friends is peak fun
- Customizable store design lets players express creativity
- Customizing your alien disguise
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Pretty well lost all its charm after I realized there are no stakes. When you really tick off the FBI agents they go into attack mode, which would be interesting if there was literally anything to do other than stunlock them or just watch…”
People who play it also play: I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, Rest Area Simulator, Waterpark Simulator
Frequently asked about Roadside Research
Can I run it?
Does Roadside Research run on Steam Deck?
Roadside Research is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Roadside Research cost?
Roadside Research is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Roadside Research have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Roadside Research supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Roadside Research?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Roadside Research are I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator, Rest Area Simulator, Waterpark Simulator.
Who developed Roadside Research?
Roadside Research was developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Oro Interactive.