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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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Developer
Backstab Industries
Publisher
Bad Ideas Productions
Release
November 13, 2025
262 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive740 reviews82.0%

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About the Game

NEW FROM CHROMA CORP

HELLO! IT'S ME, THE SALESMAN, HERE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE LATEST GAME FROM THE CHROMATIC CORPORATION! THE SALESMAN IS AN ANALOG HORROR INSPIRED EXPERIENCE FEATURING ME, THE SALESMAN!

EXPERIENCE CORPORATE TERROR AS YOU LOSE YOUR JOB AND HUNT FOR A NEW ONE IN THIS PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR ADVENTURE! TRY YOUR BEST TO PULL YOURSELF UP BY YOUR BOOTSTRAPS, KIDDO!

FEEL THE RUSH OF SUBURBAN LIFE! COOK RAMEN NOODLES! CONSUME CONTENT! BUY BUY BUY!

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • HAUNTING SUBURBAN ATMOSPHERE!

  • A PLETHORA OF CHARMING SALESMAN ADVERTISEMENTS!

  • FULLY VOICE ACTED STORYLINE!

  • SELLING ALL YOUR EARTHLY POSSESSIONS!

  • RAMPANT CONSUMERISM!

  • FLUSHABLE TOILETS!

  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

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