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Backstab Industries · Published by Bad Ideas Productions · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 82% positive (747 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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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Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2025 · More under £5 games
Navigate the bleak realities of job hunting and financial ruin as you play the Salesman, trading personal items for ad-supported replacements. Experience the psychological toll in this gripping indie simulation from Backstab Industries.
About this 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!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
- Processor: Quad core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB VRAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
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 triggers - No longer plays audio when no video is displayed - Day 4 doomscrolling no longer talks over player's voice lineEnjoy your COMPLIMENTARY patch of THE GAME. 100% FREE with your PURCHASE of THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely,Mary the ProducerTHE SALESMAN!!!Read full article on Community Announcements (Bad Ideas Productions)Patch NotesOfficial
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 when closing Fridge - TV can no longer be turned back on on Day 2 - Can no longer play Day 6 audio from Day 7's chair - Carried fridge can no longer have its door opened - Can no longer press buttons behind the settings screen - Pause button now turns off the settings screen - Can no longer fall through the map when returning to the starting area - Day 6 can no longer be sequence broken - Character speed no longer tied to the framerateEnjoy your COMPLIMENTARY patch of THE GAME. 100% FREE with your PURCHASE of THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!Sincerely,Mary the ProducerTHE SALESMAN!!!Read full article on Community Announcements (Bad Ideas Productions)
