Game
App 4059360
The Salesman
Backstab Industries · published by Bad Ideas Productions · released Nov 13, 2025
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
Price
$4.99
US store
Reviews
82%
733 · Very Positive
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streamers · 30 dProduct info
from Steam's PICS · read 2h ago- Change number
- 40,919,647 · seen 2h ago
- Public build
- 26,620,099 · Nov 13, 2026 (2h ago)
- Operating systems
- windows, linux
- Architecture
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- Install size
- 4.7 GB · 3.2 GB download
- Install folder
The Salesman- Controller support
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- Metacritic
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- Homepage
- linktr.ee/badideasproductions
- Release state
- released
- Community
- hub · stats
Steam Deck
PlayableTested Nov 22, 2025 on build 20,794,974
- !Controller glyphs do not match deck device
- ✓Default controller config fully functional
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Branches · 1
every build Steam serves for this app| Branch | Build | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 26,620,099 | Nov 13, 2026 · 2h ago |
Build history
every build id we have seen on a branch (history starts with our first read)| Build | Branch | Released | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,620,099 | public | Nov 13, 2026 15:53 | 2h ago |
| 21,075,099 | public | Dec 5, 2025 19:51 | 3d ago |
Depots · 3
content of the public branchLaunch options · 3
| Executable | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|
The Salesman.exe |
windows | |
The Salesman.x86_64 |
linux | |
TheSalesman_Mac.app |
macos |
Languages · 1
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Packages · 1
all packages| Sub | Name | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1423565 | The Salesman | Store or CD key | $4.99 |
Bundles · 4
all bundles| Bundle | Games | Bundle discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salesman X The 18th Attic | 2 | -10% | $13.48 |
| Bad Ideas Productions ft. markuwaaaaa | 2 | -10% | $9.88 |
| The Salesman & Butcherman | 2 | -10% | $8.98 |
| The Skin Stapler + The Salesman | 2 | -10% | $12.58 |
Change numbers
all changes#40,919,647 · 2h ago#40,877,941 · 1d ago#40,877,325 · 1d ago#40,876,641 · 1d ago#40,876,459 · 1d ago#40,870,125 · 1d ago#40,865,964 · 1d ago
Updates · patch notes
Steam announcements tagged as patch notes, linked to the public build they followed
| When | Note | Build | Update size |
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| Nov 29, 2025 | Optimization Patch 1.0.5 GREETINGS VALUED CUSTOMER OF CHROMA CORP!We’ve been HARD at WORK trying our best to OPTIMIZE the game for lower end machines and patching the BUGS along the way.Patch Changes:Occlusion culling addedUpdated lightingEnabled VSyncBug Fixes: - Fridge on Day 7 can now open - Outlines no longer appear through walls - Carried objects no longer cast floating shadows - Improved dialogue trigger |
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| Nov 14, 2025 | Post-Launch Patch 1.0.4 HELLO VALUED CUSTOMER OF CHROMA CORP!Thank you SOO SOO MUCH for YOUR patronage of the game!!!! This LETTER is to inform you of the changes to the CHROMA CORP product you have purchased.Patch Changes: - Minor performance improvementsBug Fixes: - Pause menu can no longer be opened in between days - Ads' audio now mutes when their screens are turned off - Open Fridge Door voice line no longer plays w |
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