Roadside Research

Is Roadside Research still being updated?

Yes. The last update to Roadside Research was posted 11 days ago, on Nov 3, 2026. Over the past year updates to Roadside Research have come about every 3 days.

1. Nov 3, 2026Major updateThe Autumn Update has FALLEN! 🍂
2. Sep 23, 2026PatchHotfix 15 ─ Pop-up fixes & troubleshooting tools
3. Sep 2, 2026PatchPatch 3 ─ F.A.R.T., fireworks & more
4. Aug 21, 2026PatchHotfix 14 ─ NPCs, shelves & more
5. Aug 20, 2026PatchHotfix 13 — Rocket launch, walls & more
6. Aug 19, 2026PatchHotfix 12 ─ Battery System & F.A.R.T.
7. Aug 19, 2026PatchChanges to Battery System and F.A.R.T.: Hotfix is on the way
8. Aug 18, 2026Major updateThe Abduction Update is READY to play!
9. May 22, 2026PatchHotfix 11 - Box to Box Transfer and more
10. May 19, 2026PatchHotfix 10 - Client VS Pump

14 earlier updates and other posts

1. May 19, 2026Major updateMore Alien, More Sim Update is LIVE now!
2. Apr 3, 2026UpdateEaster content update is HERE!
3. Mar 25, 2026PatchHotfix 9
4. Mar 23, 2026PatchHotfix 8 - Can't interact with screen
5. Mar 20, 2026PatchHotfix 7 - Fix for items stuck in hand
6. Mar 20, 2026PatchHotfix 6 - Automation Tweaks & Other Fixes
7. Mar 19, 2026PatchHotfix 5 - Stuck NPCs
8. Mar 19, 2026Major updateAutomation Update Is Out NOW!
9. Mar 16, 2026PatchHotfix 4 – Backend Optimizations
10. Feb 27, 2026PatchPatch 2 - Hotfix for crashes
11. Feb 26, 2026UpdateRoadside Research Mini Content Update + HUGE News for Automation!
12. Feb 19, 2026UpdatePatch #1 - Roadside Research
13. Feb 13, 2026UpdatePost-Launch Fix 2 - Customer Satisfaction & Suspicion Level Adjustments
14. Feb 12, 2026UpdatePost-Launch Fix 1 - Single Player Changes (Less cleaning, customer balancing)
15. Oct 27, 2026NewsThe Autumn Update FALLS on November 3rd!
16. Oct 20, 2026NewsThe Goopletter — October 2026
17. Oct 19, 2026AnnouncementJoin the Crossplay playtest starting today
18. Sep 29, 2026NewsThe Goopletter — September 2026
19. Aug 11, 2026NewsAbduction Update Going Live on August 18th!
20. Aug 10, 2026AnnouncementComing soon: Playtest the Abduction Update
21. Jul 24, 2026NewsThe Goopletter — July 2026
22. Jun 26, 2026NewsThe Goopletter — June 2026

How long has Roadside Research been in early access?

Roadside Research entered Early Access on Steam on Feb 12, 2026 and has been in it for 9 months.

How many people are playing Roadside Research?

Roadside Research peaked at 339 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Roadside Research?

Steam users tag Roadside Research as Shop Keeper, Simulation, Relaxing, Management and Immersive Sim. Roadside Research is online co-op and priced at $14.99, and 85% of its 4,126 Steam reviews are positive.

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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Steam tags: Shop Keeper, Simulation, Relaxing, Management, Immersive Sim, Resource Management, Singleplayer, Inventory Management, Economy, Building.

Status	Active
Early access since	Feb 12, 2026
Last update	Nov 3, 2026
Typical gap	3 days between updates
Playing now	312 (Nov 14, 23:49 UTC)
7-day peak	339
Steam reviews	85% positive of 4,126
Price	$14.99
Play	Online co-op
Steam Deck	Playable
Platforms	Windows
Developer	Cybernetic Walrus
Publisher	Oro Interactive

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