The Walking Trade
- Developer
- Microwave Games
- Publisher
- PlayWay S.A.
- Released
- Mar 5, 2026
- Steam reviews
- 85% of players recommend it, from 3,124 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
- Tags
- IndieSimulation
On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
This game runs perfectly out of the box under Proton, per ProtonDB reports (3 reports). Valve rates it Deck Verified.
Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.
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About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.
The Walking Trade is a quirky, action-packed zombie apocalypse store management game where chaos and commerce collide!
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Design your shop, balancing space, aesthetics, and functionality. Organize shelves, set prices, and ensure customers leave happy - or at least alive.
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Customers aren’t your only problem - zombies invade! Wield melee weapons, firearms, or whatever you can find to defend your shop during raids and hordes.
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Hire survivors to scavenge supplies, serve customers, or guard the shop. Keep them equipped and motivated to reap the rewards.
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Unlock crafting stations to create weapons, tools, and shop upgrades. Build barricades, storage units, and even makeshift traps to keep zombies at bay.
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Be a benevolent shopkeeper or an opportunistic overlord. Help the community, price gouge, or even sabotage settlements for profit. Your reputation determines who comes knocking.
In The Walking Trade, every decision shapes your survival. Build, fight, and thrive in the apocalypse—your way!
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- OS *
- Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7850 with 2 GB VRAM or equivalent
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- Sound Card
- DirectX compatible
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 with 4 GB VRAM or better
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- Sound Card
- DirectX compatible
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