The Last Gas Station (2026)

In a world where electric cars reign supreme, you are now the owner of an old gas station out in the wilderness. Establish trade, develop your business and uncover the secret of this strange place in the compact gas station simulator.

Simulator Adventure Indie Business Sandbox Mystery exploration casual investigation 2d ufo female protagonist animal protagonist management trading cute building atmosphericPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

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Plot-driven, intimate, unpretentious and classical in form.

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GameSpewKim SnaithApr 20269/10
A cosy and intriguing sim game that you won't be able to put down, seeing your store in The Last Gas Station come together is wonderfully rewarding. Add in the game's mysterious storyline and its beautiful pixelated graphics, and you've got something rather special.
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Duuro MagazineKrist DuroMay 20268.5/10
The Last Gas Station scratches that specific management sim itch where routine becomes relaxing, upgrades feel meaningful, and every improvement makes the next day more efficient. I do think it needs tuning in the latter half, maybe fewer extreme objectives, better control over customer volume, a fast-forward option, or a few more minigames. But the foundation is excellent.
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NoobFeedTahmid MahiApr 202672/100
The Last Gas Station is a casual atmospheric simulation game that mixes everyday business management with light storytelling. It’s about menial tasks like fueling cars, restocking shelves, and cleaning, but these mechanics have a subtle sense of mystery that becomes more apparent over time. It’s an earthy, deliberate experience, with a pace deliberately set to reward a steady hand over a hurried one.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Developer: Alawar
Publisher: Alawar
Released: April 28, 2026
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Unity
Time to beat: 5 h rushed · 11 h main story · 14 h completionist

IGDB rating 6.9/10 from 6 ratings.

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