‘Roadside Research’ is an upcoming simulator game that lets you and your friends run a gas station as Aliens. It looks weird as hell.

Customer service is a thankless job. Every day, we find ourselves stopping somewhere to grab a random item we’ve forgotten. After working at a Gas Station chain native to the Midwest for around 5 years, I know exactly what to expect. But, Roadside Research has me thinking about something. Was anyone I worked with an Alien? How could I have known? Sure, we had the one little green guy who had a piece of paper taped to his face, but I don’t think it was him. I think it was my Manager, if I have to be real with you. It never could have been Gloorpglop, he was too chill.

Imagine, if you will. The chaos and mayhem of Schedule 1, combined with the breezy and chill gameplay of Gas Station Simulator or even InKonbini. That’s what Roadside Research is hoping to bring our way. Playing as a typical human, and totally not an Alien, we can bring a few friends along for the ride. Stocking shelves, scanning other humans to learn about them, and running a convenience store. This is what “Friendslop” is all about, and I’m super excited to start living the dream all over again.