The team over at Oro Interactive has announced that Roadside Research looks to be an early hit with there being over 800,000 demo players and more than 475,000 people who have added it to their wishlist. Now Roadside Research is getting ready to head into the Early Access program where fans can get even more of a feel for this crazy adventure.

The basic premise is that in Roadside Research, aliens have landed on Earth, to run a gas station. Play solo or up to 4 players and do human tasks to blend in. People depend on you, it’s your job to make sure that the shelves have the correct items, refuel customers passing by, and provide food for travelers. But most importantly, you must conduct your research.

Your mission is simple. Gather all data you can from humans without their knowledge. Scan, steal, and test various methods on customers while they stop by the gas station. Be careful not to raise the “suspicion meter” too high, as that will trigger the visit of government officials.

During the day, take care of the gas station as an ordinary employee. Restock the shelves, order wares for the shop, refuel passersby, and exchange goods for cash. At night you will be able to gather your thoughts, and plan for the next day.

Balance between two missions, upgrading the gas station to attract more customers and upgrading your alien tech to process data and gather information more efficiently. To blend in, draw a very normal human expression on your state-of-the-art disguise.

During closing hours, you can also upgrade the station, inside and outside to make sure everything is going according to plan.

Key Features:

• Chaotic solo or co-op fun: Gather friends or play alone to manage the gas station while pursuing your alien mission.
• Dual Upgrade Path: Manage upgrades for your gas station and for your alien technology at the same time
• Satisfying Simulation: Clean, cook, and stock your workplace with all necessary supplies and items to make sure every customer leaves satisfied.
• Alien Deception: Make sure to stay disguised and don’t get caught by human government officials. If you are too suspicious, they will turn you into goo.
• Xbox Cross-Play: Play together across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC.
• Note: Cross-play is not supported between Xbox PC and the Steam version.

Take a look at the new trailer and then tell us what you think. Are you going to play Roadside Research and can you act human enough to accomplish the mission?