Ever wanted to build a business empire from scratch without the real-world risk? This is your chance to turn a lonely highway pit stop into a full-blown service empire. Gas Station - Stick Simulator throws you into the manager's seat where you pump gas, flip burgers, and watch the cash roll in. It's a resource management game with that addictive "one more upgrade" loop that'll keep you clicking way past bedtime.
Getting started is dead simple, but building your empire takes strategy and patience.
You begin with a single gas pump and a whole lot of highway traffic. Click on arriving cars to fill their tanks and collect payment. The controls are pure mouse-driven simplicity—point, click, collect coins. Early on, you'll be doing everything manually, running between customers like a one-person operation. It's hectic but satisfying when that coin counter starts climbing.
Once you've saved enough cash, the real game begins. You can construct additional facilities—a hot dog stand brings hungry drivers, a restroom keeps them happy, a store sells snacks and supplies. Each new building opens another revenue stream, but also requires attention. This is where the challenge kicks in: balancing your investment between upgrades and new construction. Do you improve your existing pump's speed or save up for that cafe? The pacing here is pure business sim—slow and steady wins the race.
The game's smartest feature is the employee system. Hire workers to handle specific tasks—one for the pumps, another for the hot dog grill, someone to clean the restrooms. This shifts the gameplay from frantic clicking to strategic management. You'll spend more time watching your operation run smoothly and planning the next big upgrade. The offline earnings mean you can log back in after a few hours to a nice pile of cash waiting for you.
Perfect for casual players who love progression without pressure. If you enjoyed games like Lemonade Stand or any tycoon simulator, this hits the same dopamine centers. It's not demanding—no timers screaming at you, no permadeath punishing mistakes. Kids can play it easily since the mechanics are straightforward, and adults will appreciate the low-stress management angle. Great for playing in short bursts during breaks or letting it run in a background tab while you work.
This game is pure chill. The stick figure art style is minimalist—don't expect fancy 3D graphics or cinematic cutscenes. Everything's clean and functional, which actually works in its favor since there's zero visual clutter. The sound design is basic but not annoying—little coin clinks and car engine noises that fade into background noise after a while. It's genuinely relaxing to watch your tiny empire function, almost meditative once you've automated most tasks. The pacing is slow-burn addictive rather than adrenaline-pumping, which makes it perfect for unwinding after a stressful day.
The game auto-saves your progress in your browser's local storage, so as long as you don't wipe your cache, you're good. I tested it by closing the tab and coming back—everything was exactly where I left it, including my offline earnings. Performance-wise, it runs smooth as butter even on older hardware. The simple graphics mean you won't hear your laptop fan screaming, and it loads almost instantly. No lag, no stuttering, just clean execution.
A solid time-killer that respects your schedule while still being addictive enough to keep you coming back.
Super responsive and intuitive—no learning curve whatsoever.
Developed by Mirra Games and released on January 13, 2026, this is a fresh entry in the browser-based business sim genre that nails the fundamentals without overcomplicating things.