Rest Area Simulator (2026)

Developer: Oriseus Studios
Publisher: PlayWay S.A.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 563 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A low-stakes simulation where you mindlessly manage a rest area with no pressure or urgency.

relaxingcasualsimplerepetitivechillsimulation

What players say

Players praise the varied businesses and progression, but many are frustrated by a lack of customization for shelf layout and pricing, broken multiplayer on release, and annoying time restrictions that prevent closing early or overnight stocking.

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