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Roadside Research capsule

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.

12,99€Very Positive(404)
Early AccessOnline Co-OpMultiplayer
Cybernetic Walrus12 Feb, 2026

Quick text summary

Roadside Research scored 63/100 on Steam Analyser — Solid for a Steam capsule. Top priority fix: [composition] Remove or replace the temporary update banner with a permanent design element that reinforces the simulator or co-op angle, freeing up the bottom third for the main subject to breathe

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 6/10
  • Title Readability: 7/10
  • Contrast & Color: 6/10
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 6/10
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10
  • Composition: 6/10

Priority fixes

  1. [composition] Remove or replace the temporary update banner with a permanent design element that reinforces the simulator or co-op angle, freeing up the bottom third for the main subject to breathe
  2. [contrast_color] Darken or blur the gas station background behind the alien character to create stronger value separation and improve silhouette clarity at tiny size
  3. [genre_clarity] Add a subtle but readable visual cue such as a gas pump, shelving items, or a co-op indicator icon to reinforce the simulation genre for browsing players
  4. [title_readability] Add a thin dark drop shadow or outline to the title logo to ensure it remains legible when the background behind it is lighter at different crop sizes

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [feature_communication] Clarify what 'alien tech' upgrades do mechanically: add a sentence like 'Upgrade scanning devices to extract more data per interaction, unlock new disguises to avoid suspicion, or enhance mind-control tools to influence customer behavior.'
  2. [feature_communication] Explain the suspicion system more concretely: specify what actions raise suspicion and by how much, e.g., 'Scanning a customer raises suspicion by 10%; if it hits 100%, government officials arrive and you lose the station for a day.'
  3. [genre_clarity] Add one sentence about progression and stakes: 'Complete research objectives before the day counter reaches zero, or your invasion plan fails' to clarify the win/lose condition and urgency.

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Steam app ID: 3643170