# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [I Know a Guy: Shady Life Simulator](https://imho.run/games/4173620/i-know-a-guy-shady-life-simulator) — Shares co op multiplayer and character customization with Roadside Research. 680 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4173620/)
2. [Rest Area Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3732960/rest-area-simulator) — Shares progression system and co op multiplayer with Roadside Research. 61 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3732960/)
3. [Waterpark Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3293260/waterpark-simulator) — Shares progression system and character customization with Roadside Research. 6,657 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293260/)
4. [Fast Food Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2916430/fast-food-simulator) — A frequent pick in Roadside Research players' libraries, and another Indie. 4,052 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2916430/)
5. [Supermarket Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2670630/supermarket-simulator) — Shares progression system and crafting with Roadside Research. 33,227 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2670630/)
6. [Supermarket Together](https://imho.run/games/2709570/supermarket-together) — Also Economy and Life Sim, like Roadside Research. 32,414 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2709570/)
7. [Tobacco Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3211680/tobacco-shop-simulator) — Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research. 245 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3211680/)
8. [Retail Company Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3089130/retail-company-simulator) — A frequent pick in Roadside Research players' libraries, and another Action. 194 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3089130/)
9. [Old Market Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2878420/old-market-simulator) — Shares crafting and inventory management with Roadside Research. 725 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878420/)
10. [Rewind 99](https://imho.run/games/3977290/rewind-99) — Also Life Sim, like Roadside Research. 536 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3977290/)
11. [TCG Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3354260/tcg-multiplayer-card-shop-simulator) — A frequent pick in Roadside Research players' libraries, and another Simulation. 130 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3354260/)
12. [CURE - A Hospital Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2786550/cure-a-hospital-simulator) — Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research. 463 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2786550/)
13. [Schedule I](https://imho.run/games/3164500/schedule-i) — Shares progression system and co op multiplayer with Roadside Research. 188,694 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3164500/)
14. [Wrap House Simulator🌯](https://imho.run/games/3533100/wrap-house-simulator) — Shares crafting and resource management with Roadside Research. 608 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3533100/)
15. [Alien Market Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3215290/alien-market-simulator) — Shares progression system and resource management with Roadside Research. 146 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3215290/)
16. [Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3552140/retro-rewind-video-store-simulator) — Also Economy, like Roadside Research. 4,829 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552140/)
17. [Grocery Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2961880/grocery-store-simulator) — Shares progression system and inventory management with Roadside Research. 3,157 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2961880/)
18. [Crime Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2737070/crime-simulator) — Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with Roadside Research. 1,852 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2737070/)
19. [Cafemart Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3408110/cafemart-simulator) — Shares character customization and inventory management with Roadside Research. 178 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3408110/)
20. [Cafe Crew Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3816420/cafe-crew-simulator) — Shares co op multiplayer and character customization with Roadside Research. 75 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3816420/)
21. [Fuel Harvest Together](https://imho.run/games/3441460/fuel-harvest-together) — Shares crafting and resource management with Roadside Research. 187 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3441460/)
22. [Gas Station Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1149620/gas-station-simulator) — Also Economy, like Roadside Research. 10,401 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/)
23. [Monster Care Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3288270/monster-care-simulator) — Shares progression system and co op multiplayer with Roadside Research. 356 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3288270/)
24. [Ale & Tale Tavern](https://imho.run/games/2683150/ale-tale-tavern) — Shares co op multiplayer and character customization with Roadside Research. 3,804 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683150/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3643170&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3643170&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3643170&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3643170
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3643170
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Roadside Research

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3643170
- **Developer:** Cybernetic Walrus
- **Publisher:** Oro Interactive
- **Genres:** Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 12, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3643170/roadside-research)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3643170&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3643170/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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