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Released February 12, 2026 · Cybernetic Walrus
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.
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IGDB · out of 100
The Roadside Research Lobby
The Goopletter — September 2026
Greetings, cuddle-deprived lifeforms, Our sensors confirm that the recent Abduction Update has made a huge impact! Thanks to your immediate feedback, we applied a few patches to fine-tune everything. Your extraterrestrial kidnapping, gas station-running and general alien shenanigans should now run…
Hotfix 15 ─ Pop-up fixes & troubleshooting tools
With the Abduction Update having introduced Invasion Stage One, a few pop-up bugs have managed to stick around... consider them erased from existence! Some of you also reported multiplayer issues like rubber-banding or stuttering. To help everyone probe the issue (pun intended), we’ve added extra t…
Patch 3 ─ F.A.R.T., fireworks & more
Your input on the Abduction Update has resulted in extremely useful data for tweaking systems, finding the right balance, and maximizing the fun output. After carefully processing your transmissions, we’ve synthesized this patch that makes your lives as undercover aliens a whole lot easier. Here's…
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