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Roadside Research player count chart
Roadside Research has a small but active player base. 143 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2026
Roadside Research monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 180 | -18.18% | 397 |
| October 2026 | 220 | -12.7% | 610 |
| September 2026 | 252 | -44.02% | 810 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +39% | 1,447 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -5.79% | 1,041 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -61.27% | 1,105 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -28.5% | 2,853 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -10.52% | 3,990 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -51.38% | 4,459 |
| February 2026 | n/a | n/a | 9,171 |
How many people are playing Roadside Research?
Right now, 143 players are in Roadside Research on Steam. That makes it the #2,382 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 306 players. Today's peak is 18% below its 30-day average daily peak of 371.
Roadside Research player count trend
Over the last 30 days Roadside Research averaged a daily peak of 371 players, down 15% compared with the 30 days before (439). In its first month after release (Feb 12, 2026) it peaked at 4,459 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 9,171, set on Feb 1, 2026.
Best time to play Roadside Research
Based on the last 14 days, Roadside Research is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 76% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Roadside Research has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About 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.
- Developer
- Cybernetic Walrus
- Publisher
- Oro Interactive
- Released
- Feb 12, 2026
- Genre
- Action, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 15 languages
Screenshots
Roadside Research price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Roadside Research is at its full price of $14.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $11.24), and the lowest we have recorded is $9.74.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Roadside Research price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.99 | $14.99 | base |
| Euro area | 13,99€ | $15.70 | +5% |
| United Kingdom | £11.99 | $16.14 | +8% |
| Canada | C$ 19.99 | $14.31 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 21.95 | $15.37 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 22.95 | $12.90 | -14% |
| Brazil | R$44,99 | $8.23 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 169.00 | $9.09 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | -47% |
| Poland | 44,99 zł | $11.51 | -23% |
| Switzerland | CHF 13.49 | $16.49 | +10% |
| Norway | 139,00 kr | $14.95 | 0% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | -47% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $8.49 | $8.49 | -43% |
| South Africa | R 149.00 | $9.08 | -39% |
| India | ₹719.00 | $7.61 | -49% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 134 999 | $7.47 | -50% |
| China | ¥56.00 | $8.40 | -44% |
| Japan | ¥1,700 | $10.73 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 15,800 | $11.75 | -22% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Roadside Research reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Roadside Research on Twitch
Twitch category "Roadside Research", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Roadside Research Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 2 Nov 2026, with a peak of 272 viewers and 43 on average.
Roadside Research streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Roadside Research streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Latest Roadside Research news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 The Autumn Update has FALLEN! 🍂
- Oct 27, 2026 The Autumn Update FALLS on November 3rd!
- Oct 20, 2026 The Goopletter, October 2026
- Oct 19, 2026 Join the Crossplay playtest starting today
- Sep 29, 2026 The Goopletter, September 2026
- Sep 23, 2026 Hotfix 15 ─ Pop-up fixes & troubleshooting tools Patch notes
- Sep 2, 2026 Patch 3 ─ F.A.R.T., fireworks & more Patch notes
- Aug 21, 2026 Hotfix 14 ─ NPCs, shelves & more Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Roadside Research FAQ
Is Roadside Research dead?
Roadside Research has a small but active player base. 143 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
How many people play Roadside Research?
143 people are playing Roadside Research on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 306 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Roadside Research?
Roadside Research reached its all-time Steam peak of 9,171 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2026.
Is Roadside Research growing or declining?
Roadside Research is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 371, down 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Roadside Research most active?
Roadside Research usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
How much does Roadside Research cost?
Roadside Research costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Roadside Research has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Roadside Research on Steam is $9.74 (25% off), on Apr 12, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $14.99 right now.
Is Roadside Research on sale right now?
No, Roadside Research is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 30%.
Where is Roadside Research cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Roadside Research is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 134 999, about $7.47 or 50% below the US price of $14.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Roadside Research good?
Steam players rate Roadside Research Very Positive: 85% of 4,925 reviews are positive.
When did Roadside Research come out?
Roadside Research was released on Steam on Feb 12, 2026.
Who made Roadside Research?
Roadside Research was developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Oro Interactive.
Is Roadside Research still worth playing?
Roadside Research has a smaller but active community on Steam today (143 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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