The Last Gas Station news & patch notes

We’ve rolled out another update with a new management feature, quality-of-life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes. Make sure your game is updated to the latest version (Win: v1.1.4.464 / macOS: 1.1.4.87).

List of Changes:

• Added the 'Retro Switcher' upgrade — a management app that lets you revert to previous-level equipment and manual service to earn a small “old-school” tip bonus. Available from Store Level 4

• Improved the automatic shelf stocking logic. It will now correctly free reserved shelf slots from non-target items when necessary. The kitten assistant now follows the same logic

• Reworked fishing reward logic. Bonus rewards are now granted only when: catching a fish species for the first time; setting a new weight record for a species; catching a species at its maximum possible weight for the first time. All other catches now grant the base reward, with different reward values for each category

• Increased the Level 4 Warehouse capacity to 5,000

• Added aquarium animations

• Added a notification icon for income earned from fishing

• Fixed an issue where the Refueling minigame could freeze if 'Q' was pressed repeatedly at the start

• Fixed fuel volume values in the statistics screen — they are now displayed as whole numbers

• Fixed an issue where the 'Keeper of Secrets' item could fail to appear on shelves

• Fixed a UI issue where the Level 4 tanker capacity did not fit properly on the fuel order screen

Thanks for your support and feedback — we’ll keep improving the game based on your input 💙

We’ve rolled out another update focused on fixing issues and improving the overall gameplay experience. Make sure your game is updated to the latest version (Win: v1.1.3.456 / macOS: v.1.1.3.84).

List of Changes:

• Fixed an issue where customers could instantly spawn all at once at higher popularity levels.

• Fixed an issue where kitten miners would sometimes not show up for work.

• Fixed an issue where the rat would continue visiting every day after all of his dialogue had already been completed.

• Fixed localization issues in the AI Purchaser interface.

• Fixed visual issues affecting certain decorations.

Controller Improvements:

• Changed the shortcut for opening the Collections menu from holding LB to pressing the Left Stick (L3).

• Fixed an issue where aquariums could not be moved.

• Fixed navigation in the Collections menu.

Thanks for your support and feedback — we’ll keep improving the game based on your input 💙

• Fixed an issue with the fishing reward requirements that prevented some achievements from being unlocked

Hi travelers!

Our first free content update has arrived, bringing new activities, new rewards, and new ways to make life at the station even cozier. The update also introduces 11 brand-new achievements for completionists to unlock.

🎣 Time to Go Fishing

Take a break from running the station and spend some time by the water.

You can now catch fish at various locations across the map, discover rare species, and fill out a dedicated collection journal. Some fish are common, some are elusive, and some are downright strange.

Complete collections to unlock brand-new interior and exterior decorations for your station. To make fishing more flexible, all locations with fishing spots can now be visited during the evening and at night.

Fishing is unlocked after talking to the bear by the lake.

🤖 More Automation

• Unlock the new 'AI Purchaser' upgrade to automate fuel and goods orders. Available from Store Level 4

• Hire kitten miners to help with checkout, warehouse work, and deliveries. Available after visiting the Mine location

• Save shelf layouts and preserve product placement for automatic restocking, allowing you to keep your favorite store setup exactly the way you want it

⚙️ Quality of Life Improvements

• Improved pause behavior during dialogues. In addition to stopping time progression and customer spawns, customer movement is now paused as well. The same pause behavior now applies when visiting neighboring locations 

• Reduced prices for some high-level upgrades

• Adjusted the activation requirements for the underground terminal — the combined Civilization and Mystery values must now total 250

• Adjusted customer spawn rates at certain popularity levels.

• Reduced prices for some late-game upgrades.

• Rebalanced Legend progression

• Vehicle fuel tanks are no longer bottomless – each vehicle model now has its own maximum fuel capacity.

• Fixed the delay when holding the interaction button while picking up boxes in the warehouse.

• Added new sound effects and refreshed existing audio throughout the game 

Thank you for all your support and feedback. We hope you enjoy your time by the water and don’t forget to fill out your fishing journal!

• Simplified one of the conditions for unlocking the secret ending and the New Home achievement. It will now trigger even if you choose the dialogue option "Stop listening to this nonsense" when the Bull starts talking about the harm of electric vehicles. IMPORTANT: This will also work for those players who (before this patch) already chose that answer, whether intentionally or by accident. You will not have to replay the game from the beginning.
• Fixed an issue where edit mode was unavailable after unlocking certain endings.
• When switching profiles, the current active profile now shows a "Continue" button, while inactive profiles show a "Select" button.
• Fixed a UI issue caused by switching input methods (from gamepad to keyboard and mouse, or vice versa).
• Made fixes to sounds and music.

• Added a 4th level fuel tank with the capacity of 10,000 liters;
• Updated the balance of decorations. For high-level decorations that provide Civilization bonuses, the size of these bonuses has been increased. The size of the penalties to Mystery has also been increased;
• Updated the product preferences of story customers. They now more often buy goods that fit their backstory;
• Main character will leave a comment when all the customers for the day have been served.

• Service closure is now done by holding down the button;
• Fixed notifications regarding service closures;
• Fixed the display of purchased decorations in the computer;
• Fixed minor localization errors;
• Fixed a possible freeze in the ending during the line "Who are you?";
• Fixed an issue where the money at the register could be displayed incorrectly;
• Fixed a sprint reset when transitioning between locations;
• Fixed the briefing display in the warehouse;
• Fixed UI issues: the cash register tutorial window, missing hints in edit mode;
• Fixed an issue where the dialogue about a fuel shortage could not be completed;
• Fixed random garbage spawn and the trash bag not affecting cleanliness level;
• Fixed delivery vehicle freezes;
• Fixed an issue where the sprayer at the car wash was blocked;
• Auto repair shop fixes:
  • loss of control during some minigames;
  • vehicle queue getting stuck at the auto repair shop;
  • vehicle driving out of the garage at night;
  • customer speech bubble appearing over the garage.
• Now, when automatically placing items, the selector shifts to the beginning;
• Fixed an issue where shelves could not be placed in the sales floor;
• Made fixes to sounds and music.

We’ve just rolled out a small but important hotfix focused on save-related issues. Make sure your game is updated to the latest version. Make sure you have the latest version of the game (Win: v1.0.7.368, macOS: v1.0.7.48)

List of changes:

• Fixed an issue with save loading in the late stages of the game

• Fixed an issue with incorrect service closure notifications

Thanks for your patience and support 💛

Steam trading cards are here! There are 5 levels of Steam Profile Badge and a rare one, the Foil Badge!

Now you can style your profile like a cozy roadside gas station with:

• 4 animated avatars

• 3 avatar frames

• 4 mini profile backgrounds

• 9 profile backgrounds

• 4 animated stickers

• 5 emoticons! :lgs_alien:

You can get them for free when crafting The Last Gas Station’s Profile Badge or buy them at the Points Shop. See you at the pump:

We’ve rolled out a new update focused on balance adjustments and overall progression improvements. Make sure your game is updated to the latest version (Win: v1.0.6.361, macOS: 1.0.6.42).

List of Changes:

• Reduced requirements for mid- and endgame quests, especially for the final quest 

• Significantly reduced requirements for gaining popularity at higher levels

• Increased the number of customers at higher popularity levels, slightly reduced at lower ones 

• Reduced the chance of card payments

• Rebalanced item prices: civilization-based goods now bring less income, while legend-based goods bring more

• Reduced prices for some early upgrades, decor, and shelves

• Increased prices for some late-game upgrades, decor, and shelves

• Accelerated automatic Legend progression from selling themed goods

• Added the ability to enable or disable individual services in the Level 3 store upgrade

• Added a warning monologue before the ending with a choice to continue playing or proceed to the ending

• Improved daily statistics behavior

• Disabled access to Edit Mode while in the delivery window

• Adjusted the requirements for the “Showroom Shine” achievement 

Thanks for your support and feedback — we’ll keep improving the game based on your input

List of changes:

• Fixed the bull’s dialogue to prevent it from looping

We’ve rolled out a new update focused on balance improvements, progression tweaks, and a few fixes.

Make sure your game is updated to the latest version(Win: v1.0.4.347, mac: 1.0.4.37).

List of Changes:

• Reduced grind for the final quest “The last gas station”

• Increased Legend progression from selling themed goods

• Increased the chance of customers visiting the store

• Adjusted work activity quests to better match the increased number of store visitors 

• Rebalanced income from different services and store sales

• Added the option to disagree with the conspiracy theorist bull’s views on the downsides electric vehicles, or skip his monologue entirely

• Reworked some character dialogues to better reflect diverse perspectives on modern technology and electric vehicles

• Made the “Queen of the Gas Station” achievement easier to obtain

• Fixed an issue with text display in the statistics window and at the checkout receipt

Good news — The Last Gas Station has successfully passed all checks and is now fully Steam Deck Verified! You can enjoy the full experience without any limitations.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback — we really appreciate it. See you on your next shift

List of changes:

• Added the ability to remove shelves in Edit Mode

We’ve rolled out a new update focused on fixing issues, improving stability, and making a few balance adjustments. Please make sure your game is updated to the latest version (Win: v1.0.2.333, mac: v1.0.2.25)

List of Changes:

• Improved task list behavior: completed subtasks are now removed automatically

• Made several balance adjustments

• Increased storage capacity for certain upgrade levels

• Fixed a issues related to refueling cars

• Fixed an issue where the player could not go to sleep after certain events

• Fixed an issue where players could not access a specific area of the store

• Fixed music behavior during certain events

• Fixed various visual bugs

About Pause During Dialogues:

Since the last update, the game can now be paused during dialogues, and we’d like to clarify how it works.

Time of day stops, and new customers won't arrive. However, customers who have already appeared in the location will continue their current actions. They may reach their destination or finish being served at automated services. During this time, you may still see notifications (such as income updates). While you are in a dialogue, time progression is paused, and you don’t need to worry about customer dissatisfaction.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback – we’re happy to keep improving the station with you 💙

Hi travelers,

We’ve rolled out our first post-launch update, focused on improving overall gameplay flow, adjusting progression balance, and fixing a number of issues reported after release. Please make sure your game is updated to the latest version (Win v1.0.1.321, Mac v1.0.1.20)

List of Changes:

• Added a Pause indicator during dialogues

• Changed movement speed to make trips to the car wash faster. Holding the run button for longer now increases the character’s speed

• Changed the balance of some tasks

• Changed unlock conditions for certain events

• Reduced the requirements for progressing Legends

• Adjusted customer behavior so they purchase goods faster

• Fixed an issue where payments and tips received from Auto Service lvl.5 could be lower than expected

• Fixed an issue where the computer interface in the character's room could fail to appear

• Fixed an issue where the time of day could display incorrectly in one of the locations

• Fixed an issue with the fuel and goods delivery window

• Fixed a freeze during tire inflation

• Fixed text errors and overlapping lines in some localizations

Thank you for the warm welcome and all your feedback since launch. We truly appreciate it. We’re happy to keep improving the station with you 💙

The lights are on and the road outside is already humming with passing cars. A small station at the edge of nowhere is ready to welcome its first guests and this time, it’s yours to take care of. 

Step into a quiet world of cozy routines, quirky locals, small mysteries, and the simple rhythm of running your own roadside business. Clean up the shop, restock shelves, serve travelers, improve the station, and slowly turn this forgotten place into something warm and full of life. 

Whether you’re here for a peaceful day of work or curious about what happens after dark, we hope the station feels like a place worth staying awhile. 

We’re currently awaiting official Steam Deck verification, but The Last Gas Station already plays well on Steam Deck. 

The Last Gas Station is available with a 15% discount for the first two weeks, so now is the perfect time to stop by. 

💬 We’d love to hear your feedback 

If you enjoy your time at the station, please share your thoughts in a review or Steam Discussions. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps shape future updates. 

If you run into any bugs or technical issues, please let us know as well through this form. 

Now take your time, settle in, and enjoy building your tiny roadside business. 

The full release of The Last Gas Station is now less than a week away, launching on April 28. So, we’re officially closing the demo today and preparing the station for launch. 

Below, we’d like to share the demo results, as well as launch information, like release times across regions and pricing details. 

Demo Results 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by during The Last Gas Station Demo. Thank you for all your feedback, bug reports, and kind messages. Your support helped us improve and polish many parts of the game during these final weeks before release. 

Thanks to you: 

• 27,852 – unique players visited the station 

• 1 hour 1 minute – median playtime 

• 85,741 – wishlists total 

Launch Times 

Price & Launch Discount 

Base Price: $13.99 USD  Launch Discount: 15% off for the first two weeks after release 

Regional Pricing 

• €13.99 EUR 

• £12.99 GBP 

• 560 RUB 

• ¥57 CNY 

• ¥1,800 JPY 

• R$49.99 BRL 

We’re getting close to a big milestone. Let’s see if we can reach 100,000 wishlists before launch 💛  

Thank you again for being part of this journey with us. See you very soon at the station:

Very soon, you’ll arrive at your own little gas station, tucked away far from city life – a quiet place where days pass slowly and every small task feels just right. 

Serve customers, restock shelves, clean up, and take care of your station at your own pace. Grow your business, upgrade buildings, unlock new areas, and turn this forgotten stop into a place people love to visit. 

You’ll discover new locations and mini-games, meet charming (and sometimes a little weird) characters, decorate your station, and sell souvenirs to passing travelers. And when the day fades into night, the world around you might start to feel just a bit different. 

Something strange lingers here. Something you’ll have to uncover on your own on April 28!

Hey travellers,

We wanted to share some WIP and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what we’ve been working on lately. Some things are already taking shape, others are still in progress but all of them are slowly becoming part of The Last Gas Station.

Car Repair

If you’ve played the demo, you probably spotted those abandoned buildings and thought: "okay… what’s this place?" Well, we can finally tell you.

As your station grows and becomes more popular, you’ll unlock the ability to restore the old car repair building and bring it back to life turning it into a place where you can service and repair cars. It will also bring new mini-games — from tire inflation and scratch polishing to oil refills and battery checks.

Scratch polishing mini-game:

Building upgrades & progression

Let’s take the car wash as an example. At first, it’s just a worn-down, forgotten building…

But as your business grows, you’ll be able to restore it and later upgrade it into something much more useful (and a lot better looking).

We’re also working on different visual variations for buildings. For example, here are a few versions of the main station 2 lvl:

New places to explore

We’re actively working on new locations around the station. Here’s one of them — any guesses who might be creating all these tire sculptures deep in the woods?

Lots of decor options

We’ve been adding a lot of new decorative elements to make the station feel more alive — both inside and outside. Here are just a couple of them:

And… something strange

Not everything we’re working on is easy to explain. Some things are better discovered on your own… so we’ll keep them a secret for now. Trust us — they’re worth it. But here’s a small glimpse:

Development is moving forward step by step, and we can’t wait to show you more soon.

One more thing – we’ve updated the game's key art! What do you think about the new version? Let us know in the comments 👀

By the way, we’ve shared some of these WIP bits on the game's X profile already, so if you want to be among the first to see what we’re working on, feel free to follow us there 👀

Hi travelers,

We’ve dropped a small demo update that fixes a few common issues. Please make sure you have the latest version of the game (v0.1.1.152).

List of Changes:

• Fixed an issue where customers could get stuck in the checkout line

• Fixed an issue on ultrawide monitors where it was difficult to correctly select banknotes during checkout

Thanks for helping us keep the station running smoothly. See you on your next shift 💙

It’s the perfect time to explore new demos, and of course, play The Last Gas Station demo!

Our new demo is out with automatic saves, new story content, UI improvements, and more.

Play The Last Gas Station demo, discover other great games, and enjoy the festival week:

Hi, travelers,

We’ve rolled out a small update focused on fixing a few issues that were disrupting the flow of your shift and improving the overall gameplay experience. Please, make sure that you have the latest (v0.1.0.137) version of the game.

List of Changes:

• Fixed an issue where customers could get stuck at the checkout

• Fixed an issue where cars could get stuck at the gas pumps

• Added the ability to upgrade the fuel tank to Level 2 after purchasing Store Level 2

• Added tooltips for Decoration Mode to make editing your station clearer and more intuitive

Thanks for the reports and for keeping the station running with us 💙

Starting today, you can play The Last Gas Station Demo. Whether you’re stepping into the station for the first time or returning after the playtest, plenty of new things are waiting for you. Yes, even if you already played the playtest, this version is worth another visit. 

What’s new in the demo? 

• Automatic save system. Your progress now saves at the end of each day when the character goes to sleep, so you can continue from the start of the next day instead of beginning from scratch 

• Evening lighting to make it clearer when customers stop arriving 

• Expanded UI with tooltips and clearer mechanic explanations 

• Ability to purchase attraction slots on the station grounds and several small upgrades 

• New interior decorations and attractions that affect station parameters 

• Additional story events and new characters 

• The ability to unlock a second legend 

• Full settings menu with language selection, resolution options, and volume controls 

This demo reflects all the feedback you shared during the playtest and we’re incredibly grateful for it. If you’ve already visited the station before, come back and see how it’s grown. If this is your first stop – welcome and enjoy the game. 

Please don’t forget to share your feedback and add The Last Gas Station to your wishlist: 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by during The Last Gas Station playtest. Whether you swept the floors, restocked the shelves, or simply stood outside listening to the night – we’re grateful you were there with us. 

Thanks to you: 

• 5,004 players visited the last gas station 

• 35,489 wishlists in total 

• 41 minutes – median playtime spent bringing the station back to life   

Over the past weeks, we’ve been carefully reading your feedback and working on meaningful improvements. And we have good news. The updated demo is coming very soon as part of Steam Next Fest. The new version will include automatic saves. Your progress will be saved when the character goes to sleep at the end of the day, so you can continue your journey.

What else awaits you in the upcoming demo? 

• Evening lighting added to make it clearer when customers stop arriving 

• Expanded parameters interface with tooltips and mechanic descriptions 

• Ability to purchase attraction slots on the station grounds, along with additional small upgrades 

• New interior decorations and attractions that affect station parameters 

• Additional story events and new characters 

• The ability to unlock a second legend 

• Settings menu with language selection, resolution options, and volume controls 

Thank you for being part of this early chapter. We can’t wait to welcome you back during Steam Next Fest. Add The Last Gas Station to your wishlist and stay tuned: 

Hello there, travelers!

We’ve released a hotfix for the playtest addressing a couple of issues that came up recently.

List of Changes:

• Fixed a freeze that could occur when adding or removing items while stocking shelves

• Fixed the markup functionality for legendary items

Thanks again for your reports and feedback – they help us keep the station running smoothly 💜

Hey hi, travelers!

We’ve rolled out an update for the playtest, focusing on improving the station’s economy, overall flow, and fixing issues you may have run into during your time on shift.

List of Changes:

• Added an expanded view of parameters with descriptions

• Increased customer arrival frequency

• Increased the maximum amount of gasoline customers can order

• Increased prices for goods in the store, making their sale more profitable

• Reduced the price for upgrading the store to level 2

• Unlocked one of the local legends and its effect on the economy

• Changed the influence of Civilization on prices and the quantity of purchased goods – it's more noticeable now

• Fixed bonuses to Civilization that add upgrades installed at the start

• Fixed several blockers and a heap of smaller bugs

Thank you for taking part in the playtest and for sharing your feedback – it’s a big help as we continue shaping The Last Gas Station 💙

Hey there, travelers! 

The old gas station at the edge of the road is finally awake. The floors are freshly swept, the shelves are stocked (mostly), and there’s a soft hum in the air — like something slightly unusual is keeping an eye on the place after dark.  This is your chance to step inside early, take things slow, and experience life at a quiet roadside station in a world that has almost moved on without it. 

During the playtest, you’ll get to take care of a small roadside gas station at your own pace – tidying up the shop, welcoming travelers, stocking shelves, and fueling passing cars. Your daily routine is filled with cozy mini-games, light management, and gentle customization, letting you slowly turn the station into a place that truly feels like your own. 

This playtest represents an early version of the game, so you might notice a few creaky floorboards or rough edges here and there.

At this stage, you may encounter the following limitations and issues:

• Saving and settings are not available yet

• You may occasionally run into text or visual glitches

• Controller support is still being polished and may have issues

• Some audio bugs can occur

• Parts of the tutorial may feel rough or unfinished

Thank you for your understanding - your feedback helps us improve the game 💛

Join the playtest, slow down, take it easy, and enjoy the calm rhythm of running your tiny business 

We’re opening sign-ups for the The Last Gas Station playtest! ⛽️

The playtest itself will be available later this year or early next year, but you can already add your name to the cozy little list.

If you enjoy warm summer light, slow days in quiet places, friendly animal neighbors, and a sprinkle of nighttime mystery, we’d be so happy to have you join us on this early journey✨

💌 And if you’d like to stay close to the heart of the project, follow The Last Gas Station on X — that’s where we gently share work-in-progress bits, tiny peeks behind the scenes, and small stories from around the station.