Roadhouse Simulator

Roadhouse Simulator is a standalone prelude to Gas Station Simulator, set on Route 66 and following the character Uncle as he takes charge of a struggling roadside bar. The player begins in a bouncer role, watching the door, keeping order and handling drunks and rival gang members who can start a fight at short notice. From there, the aim is to expand the venue with new stations, staff and attractions until the whole operation is under the player’s control.

Day to day running involves pouring beer, stocking shelves, paying staff and distilling, improving and bottling your own liquor. Different brews affect customers in different ways, and serving the wrong drink to the wrong person can lead to trouble. The game also includes a back-room element in which the player stashes, packages and delivers questionable cargo, and any resulting mess or evidence becomes the player’s responsibility to deal with.

To attract more customers, the player can add slot machines, pig races, Hype Girls and an underground Fight Club. Building Hype speeds up progression but also increases the level of chaos. Bartenders, servers, cleaners and bouncers can be hired to take on routine tasks, and the player must also manage the law through inspections, fines and bribes while keeping the premises clean enough to hold on to the authorities’ trust.