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Roadside Research - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Roadside Research

Cybernetic WalrusReleased February 12, 2026
ActionCasualSimulationEarly AccessRPGMassively MultiplayerFree To PlaySingleplayerBuilding
GameValio recommendation61Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (4,071 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
61out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 61 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value75/100
  • $4.71: very accessible price
  • 69% off: solid discount
  • Historical low: $3.75: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.71Lowest recorded $3.75Full price $14.99
Quality70/100
  • 86% positive (4,071 reviews): very positive reception
  • 4,071 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 589
Popularity29/100
  • Players down 83% in recent days
  • 90 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 104Peak in period 1k

Game details

Developers
Cybernetic Walrus
Publishers
Oro Interactive
Release date
February 12, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
4,089
Official website
www.cyberneticwalrus.com
Supported languages
15 languagesSee the list

English · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese · Polish · Portuguese - Brazil · Simplified Chinese · Spanish - Latin America · Turkish · Russian · Dutch · Korean · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +6See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Full controller support · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor
Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel i7-9700K
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
AMD RX 5600 XT / Nvidia 2060
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
8 GB available space

Frequently asked questions

Is Roadside Research worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Roadside Research cheapest?

The best current deal for Roadside Research is on Kinguin for $4.71.

That's a 69% discount.

What type of game is Roadside Research?

Roadside Research is categorized as: Action, Casual, Simulation, Early Access, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play.

What platforms is Roadside Research available on?

Roadside Research is available on: Windows.

When was Roadside Research released?

Roadside Research was released on February 12, 2026.

How many people are playing Roadside Research?

According to recent data, Roadside Research has approximately 104 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is Roadside Research on sale right now?

Roadside Research is currently 69% off on Kinguin for $4.71.

Who made Roadside Research?

Developed by: Cybernetic Walrus

Published by: Oro Interactive

What are the best deals for Roadside Research?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Roadside Research across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $4.71 (-69%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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