Roadhouse is the prelude to Gas Station Simulator where you take on the role of the uncle and explore his humble beginnings. Start as a bouncer at a roadhouse on Route 66 and work your way up to running the entire business.
In this 1st person view simulator game you deal with a multitude of customers and various biker gangs, manage the roadhouse, tend to the bar, master the grill, stock the right supplies and acquire more territories to widen your influence.
Your beginnings will be rather humble. You start as a bouncer in an establishment that just hired you. Your job is to make sure there is at least some resemblance of order in this place. It is not just about who you let in, but also keeping track of what’s happening inside. A couple of bikers from rival gangs can spell trouble very quickly, that’s obvious. But usual patrons who become unruly and aggressive when intoxicated are less obvious to spot, yet both have the same potential to start a fight. And sometimes you will need to get your hands dirty as getting into a fight might be the only way to prevent an bigger fight.
Managing a roadhouse is not an easy endeavour. It’s not only about making sure the right drinks are served on time, the inventory is stocked correctly, the equipment is kept in working order or hiring employees. It’s a roadhouse in the middle of nowhere often frequented by bikers. Fights will break out, shady deals will happen and you have to manage that as well. Just make sure you will be able to be up and running very quick after things go sideways. Keep spare tables, chairs and stools stocked, you wouldn’t believe how quick they can break in a fight.
Rival biker gangs are a challange in its own right. It is also a great opportunity. You work with each one of them to get some shady deals done, get your inventory from “less reputable suppliers” or help them in other interesting ways. This however comes at a price. Enter the local sheriff for whom this roadhouse has always been a thorn in his side. He can drop by unannounced to look if everything goes according to law, but he can also be summoned by patrons snitching on you.
Upgrade your roadhouse to have more space for tables, add parking spots to accommodate more patrons and add more facilities to expand business opportunities. Inside the roadhouse itself you can add more services and interesting things for your patrons to do, to stay longer and consume more. Some of these upgrades are there to make your place more attractive, others can also boost your income. While throwing darts in a fun thing to do, one handed bandits also put some more money into your pockets.
Main Features
- Take on the role of a bouncer, barman, server and manager
- Hand-to-hand combat with single or multiple opponents
- Alternative approaches to handling physical encounters
- Manage a living roadhouse with customers, inventory, staff, and equipment
- Expand and upgrade the building, territory, and business influence
- Hire employees to automate and reduce daily tasks
- Make shady deals with rival biker gangs
- Gain access to “alternative” supply sources through influence
- Avoid the sheriff, inspections, fines, or temporary shutdowns