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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Quad core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2GB VRAM Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Salesman

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Released November 13, 2025
sample: 402 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
77/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 730 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

La majorité des joueurs n’ont pas dépassé les deux heures de jeu, mais 82 % des critiques restent très élogieuses. L’histoire capte l’essentiel de l’attention avec 34 mentions positives sur 53, alors que les bugs et la répétitivité freinent certains parcours.

What it's about: 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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« Very fun horror game! I loved it, it was scary not like a ton of jump scares scary but "Why are you messing with me?" Scary. The only problem is it was really short. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1
« Best Game ever. The game is sooooooooooooooooo entertaining and not boring at all. I don't mind selling my microwave, fridge and TV just to buy this game. That's how good it is »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played111
« if you want a fun short indie horror game buy the salesman. i give the salesman a 10/10 :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played1
« Un bon premier jeu pour le studios. L'ambiance est sympa ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« Chromatic Coorporation said i should give a good review »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« un petit jeu d'horreur subtile très intéressant ! court mais vaut tout son prix »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« O jogo tem uma metáfora legal com a questão social de tudo virando anúncio, mas o gameplay é de querer arrancar os olhos (e os ouvidos, com a dublagem do personagem principal). »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« Fini en une heure, aucun plaisir. Ce n'est pas un jeu. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« The achievements haven't popped for a single person that's played this game. Otherwise, it's okay. I'll change it to "recommended" for at least the funny parts if they make achievements achievable. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Game has a very bad joke with a job listing labeled as "immigration". I personally am not one to support a game title like that, let alone a poor joke that didn't need to be added in. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« It's an okay game, but really repetitive and not scary even alittle, also I don't like when video game developers display their political opinions to me like I give a ♥♥♥♥ what they think. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played
« I loved the game. It's short, It's cheap, It's funny and somewhat creepy. It felt way too real. And It shows how capitalism is turning this world awful. The "Tik-toks were also pretty funny. I really reccomend it! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played

In players' words

« Very fun horror game! I loved it, it was scary not like a ton of jump scares scary but "Why are you messing with me?" Scary. The only problem is it was really short. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1
« O jogo tem uma metáfora legal com a questão social de tudo virando anúncio, mas o gameplay é de querer arrancar os olhos (e os ouvidos, com a dublagem do personagem principal). »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« Best Game ever. The game is sooooooooooooooooo entertaining and not boring at all. I don't mind selling my microwave, fridge and TV just to buy this game. That's how good it is »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played111
« Fini en une heure, aucun plaisir. Ce n'est pas un jeu. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« if you want a fun short indie horror game buy the salesman. i give the salesman a 10/10 :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played1
« The achievements haven't popped for a single person that's played this game. Otherwise, it's okay. I'll change it to "recommended" for at least the funny parts if they make achievements achievable. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Un bon premier jeu pour le studios. L'ambiance est sympa ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« Game has a very bad joke with a job listing labeled as "immigration". I personally am not one to support a game title like that, let alone a poor joke that didn't need to be added in. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« Chromatic Coorporation said i should give a good review »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« It's an okay game, but really repetitive and not scary even alittle, also I don't like when video game developers display their political opinions to me like I give a ♥♥♥♥ what they think. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played
« un petit jeu d'horreur subtile très intéressant ! court mais vaut tout son prix »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« I loved the game. It's short, It's cheap, It's funny and somewhat creepy. It felt way too real. And It shows how capitalism is turning this world awful. The "Tik-toks were also pretty funny. I really reccomend it! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
51 % pos · n=80
Story / writing
64 % pos · n=53
Value for money
53 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
38 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
69 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8041633
Story / writing5334415
Value for money191009
Content / longevity166010
Audio / music13913
Stability / bugs7007
Graphics / art6411
Interface / UX4013
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.

🪤 92 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
78 % (n=337)
2-10h
89 % (n=61)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-17 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2025 : 85% positive85NovDec 2025 : 79% positive79DecJan 2026 : 71% positive71JanFeb 2026 : 80% positive80FebMar 2026 : 68% positive68Mar

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€3.49€3.99€4.49€4.99€5.492026€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 13, 2025 · All-time low: €3.99 (Dec 18, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • L’histoire séduit la majorité des joueurs, avec 34 mentions positives sur 53
  • Le gameplay est salué malgré ses défauts, affichant 41 mentions positives sur 80
  • L’ambiance sonore est globalement bien accueillie, totalisant 9 mentions positives sur 13

Weaknesses

  • Les bugs reviennent systématiquement dans les critiques négatives, avec 7 mentions négatives sur 7
  • Le contenu semble trop court ou limité, récoltant 10 mentions négatives sur 16
  • L’unique joueur ayant évoqué les performances rapporte une expérience désastreuse

Who is it for?

Les amateurs de jeux d’aventure indépendants à l’humour noir ou satirique y trouveront une expérience courte mais marquante. Les joueurs recherchant une narration solide et une ambiance immersive devraient être comblés.

Is The Salesman worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 82% of 730 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: L’histoire séduit la majorité des joueurs. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

The Salesman mise sur une narration solide et une atmosphère immersive pour séduire malgré ses écueils techniques et un contenu parfois jugé maigre. Son atout principal reste son histoire, mais sa répétitivité et ses bugs en frustrent plus d’un. Une curiosité qui vaut le détour pour son ton unique, à condition d’accepter ses limites.

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The Salesman: 77/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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