The Salesman
In the Salesman, you play as a recently laid-off employee trying to survive the grind of job applications, debt, and dwindling hope. Trade your belongings for ad-supported replacements as you slowly sell away your life in this psychological horror game
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About This Game
The Salesman is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Backstab Industries and released in 2025. With an estimated 29,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 82.6/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 0.85 hours, with side content bringing that to 0.99 hours. Players commonly describe it as Simulation, Horror, Psychological Horror, Retro and Adventure.
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User Reviews
82.6
Overall Score / 100
8.3/10
Steam (714 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
0.85h
🎯 Main Story
0.99h
⭐ Main + Sides
Based on 14 player submissions
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Game Information
Release Date
November 13, 2025
Developer
Backstab Industries
Publisher
Bad Ideas Productions
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Price
$4.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
65
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Quad core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB VRAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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