The Walking Trade

March 5, 2026 Microwave Games PlayWay S.A.
Simulator Indie
Series X|S PC PS5
About

Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store - and your fate.
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Release Date March 5, 2026
Developer Microwave Games
Publisher PlayWay S.A.
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Horror
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