Roadside Empire

About

Roadside Empire is a casual, single-player game with good graphics that tells stories of running a roadside cafe. Players will be immersed in the world of managing a successful cafe while dealing with the occasional disruption of ads. This game offers a unique blend of strategy and narrative that is sure to keep you engaged in the roadside cafe stories.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 698 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

monetization109 negative mentions

The game has good graphics and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without forced interruptions.
The game is addictive and provides a relaxing experience, making it a good time killer.

There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as cars getting stuck and not utilizing all available service slots.
The game has excessive ad breaks, often leading to frustration as players spend more time watching ads than playing.
Progression can be slow and upgrades are expensive, making it tedious to advance through levels.

monetization
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
3%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling they spend more time watching ads than playing. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without forced interruptions, others criticize the game for requiring ad views to progress, leading to a perception that it is designed primarily to generate ad revenue. Overall, the balance between optional and forced ads remains a contentious point among users.
- “I also purchased to not have the ads, which made it even better.”
- “It's good so far and no ads unless you're attempting to upgrade.”
- “Love it, no ads popping up.”
- “Everything is ridiculously expensive, so watch ads to make progress or watch the grass grow... I'm sure I'll be deleting this game real soon as my patience is just about gone.”
- “You literally spend 80% of your time with ads versus playing the game.”
- “The later stages are created to make them so boring you will watch ads.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their quality, smoothness, and appealing art style. While some players suggest improvements to certain areas, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and visually appealing. The game is described as relaxing and addictive, with a clean presentation that contributes positively to its overall reception.
- “The graphics are good.”
- “Loved the graphics, absolutely stunning and super fun games, highly recommended 👍”
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is smooth; love this game.”
- “The graphics and surrounding areas are very poor and need improvement.”
- “The graphics need to be improved.”
- “Please enhance the graphics and consider adding some mini shops, like a coffee and donut shop, to make the environment more engaging.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the smooth mechanics and graphics, while others criticize the frequent and intrusive ad breaks that disrupt the flow. Many users express frustration over inefficient game mechanics, bugs, and long upgrade times, leading to a sense of stagnation. Overall, while the game has potential, the excessive ads and technical issues detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The music is nice and gameplay is smooth.”
- “This is sooo addictive and I love the simple mechanics.”
- “Graphics are great, gameplay is smooth; love this game.”
- “The game has decent content, but it is full of ads—every 10 minutes of gameplay includes 3 minutes of ads.”
- “Don't ever install this garbage.. every minute of gameplay, a mandatory 'ad break' appears and it's not by your choice!”
- “Lots of bugs.. all mechanics don't work besides two.. extremely long times to upgrade, bonus deals are extremely low, waiting to do anything while all upgrades are done is frustrating, delete is best option.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
Overall, players report a mix of stability experiences with the game. While some enjoy smooth gameplay without major issues, many have encountered significant bugs, including frequent crashes, freezing during ads, and glitches when interacting with game elements. The latest update appears to have exacerbated these problems, leading to frustration among users.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches or issues.”
- “I experienced no crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it never lagged or froze.”
- “However, the latest update has made a glitch where my car service freezes.”
- “Looks great but very buggy; it crashes all the time. If you start a level in the first 5 minutes, you have a 99% chance of it crashing. If you're halfway through the level, it goes to about 1 hour, and 90% of the time, it takes about 3 hours.”
- “It's not a bad game, but you need to do something about the ads freezing up and then freezing the game. The single ads are fine, but it freezes on two ads, which is really annoying.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The story is generally praised as cute and engaging, with many players appreciating its depth and the presence of secrets and multiple storylines. However, some users have noted issues such as glitches and the removal of quests after updates, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the narrative remains a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “The story is cute too.”
- “Amazing game with an outstanding story!”
- “Addicting, nice game story... love it”
- “Love the game but after the update the quests are gone.”
- “Would be fun but the upgrades are too expensive compared to the rewards I get for accomplishing the mission requiring me to upgrade.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising its enjoyable quality and smooth integration into gameplay. Many users express a strong attachment to the in-game soundtrack, particularly appreciating its old country folk style.
- “The music is nice and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “I am addicted to the in-game music soundtrack! Who made the music for the game?”
- “So far so good! I love the music; it's old country folk music.”
- “I am addicted to the in-game music soundtrack. Who made the music for the game?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing scenarios, such as a gas man sleeping at the start and failing to wake up, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny.
- “On a very fast stage at the start of the game, the gas man is sleeping and doesn't wake up; it's very funny.”
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game keeps me laughing throughout!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly linear and mandatory, leading to a sense of tedium as every decision feels predetermined and necessary for progress.
- “It's very much on rails; every decision is a must-do, otherwise you won't get anywhere. As such, the game quickly becomes a little tedious because you can guarantee every outcome.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”