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The Walking Trade player count chart
The Walking Trade has a small but active player base. 128 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 39% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2026
The Walking Trade monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 143 | -55.73% | 244 |
| October 2026 | 323 | +38.03% | 1,798 |
| September 2026 | 234 | +318.05% | 1,969 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +9.53% | 471 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -26.24% | 430 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -63.99% | 583 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +63.7% | 1,619 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -65.21% | 989 |
| March 2026 | n/a | n/a | 2,843 |
How many people play The Walking Trade right now?
At this moment The Walking Trade has 128 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #2,307 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 176 players. Today's peak is 43% below its 30-day average daily peak of 309.
The Walking Trade player count history
Over the last 30 days The Walking Trade averaged a daily peak of 309 players, down 39% compared with the 30 days before (503). In its first month after release (Mar 5, 2026) it peaked at 989 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 2,843, set on Mar 1, 2026.
Best time to play The Walking Trade
Based on the last 14 days, The Walking Trade is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Walking Trade players by hour and weekday
When The Walking Trade has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About The Walking Trade
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.
- Developer
- Microwave Games
- Publisher
- PlayWay S.A.
- Released
- Mar 5, 2026
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 15 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
The Walking Trade price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Walking Trade is at its full price of $11.99. It usually goes on sale for about 19% off (around $9.71), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
The Walking Trade price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.99 | $11.99 | base |
| Euro area | 10,99€ | $12.34 | +3% |
| United Kingdom | £9.99 | $13.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 14.99 | $10.73 | -10% |
| Australia | A$ 16.50 | $11.55 | -4% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 16.75 | $9.42 | -21% |
| Brazil | R$35,99 | $6.58 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 129.99 | $6.99 | -42% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest | $4.99 | $4.99 | -58% |
| Poland | 39,99 zł | $10.23 | -15% |
| Switzerland | CHF 10.99 | $13.44 | +12% |
| Norway | 120,00 kr | $12.91 | +8% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | -58% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | -58% |
| South Africa | R 109.00 | $6.64 | -45% |
| India | ₹500.00 | $5.29 | -56% |
| Indonesia | Rp 92 999 | $5.15 | -57% |
| China | ¥45.00 | $6.75 | -44% |
| Japan | ¥1,300 | $8.20 | -32% |
| South Korea | ₩ 12,000 | $8.92 | -26% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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The Walking Trade reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
The Walking Trade on Twitch
Twitch category "The Walking Trade", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Walking Trade Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 28 Oct 2026, with a peak of 204 viewers and 9 on average.
The Walking Trade achievements
The Walking Trade has 45 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 36.2% of them; the rarest, Master Craftsman, is held by 0.5% of players.
Welcome to Retail HellServe 5 customers.86.7%
Rookie NumbersKill 5 zombies.83.9%
Customer Comes FirstSave a customer from an aggressive zombie.83.5%
Backroom PrivilegesGain access to the warehouse.78.9%
Arts & CraftsCraft an item.77.1%
Loot Goblin (Part-Time)Scavenge 10 times.73.7%
Sketchy Deal, Solid LootPurchase an item from the Exotic Merchant.70.4%
Luxury, Sort OfUpgrade the bed to a Bedroll.69.7%
Lets Talk PromotionsDefeat a Zombie Horde in the city.68.7%
Regaining ControlKill 100 zombies.65.9%
Graveyard ShiftServe 100 customers.65.0%
DIY or DieCraft 10 total items.63.9%
Live Another Day!Defeat a zombie raid.62.7%
Impulse BuyersBuild a Basket Stand for your shop.59.1%
Local LegendReach 75% reputation.57.3%
Loot Goblin (Full-Time)Scavenge 100 times.52.3%
Put Those Cars Down!Defeat the Brute Army raid.51.1%
Open Floor PlanHire the demolition crew to expand your store.51.0%
That's What That Noise Was!Gain access to the Hospital.47.7%
Totally Normal Employee‘Hire’ the Hulk Helper.47.4%
Backdoor AccessFix the Generator in the warehouse.45.6%
I Didn't Like That…Defeat the Broody Birthers raid.38.6%
Twin Terrors FellDefeat the Twin Terrors raid.35.5%
Certified Questionable PrizeWin a Limited item on the Meat Doctor’s game.32.8%
Post-Apocalyptic FactoryCraft 100 total items.32.7%
Take This 'Medicine'Kill 1,000 zombies.23.8%
If Smells Could KillDefeat the Sweaty Rotter raid.21.7%
Apocalypse MegacorpServe 1,000 customers.14.8%
HellionDefeat the first Hellraid.12.8%
Breaking GroundBuild your first farm plot on the rooftop.8.0%
Ten Days, Zero ChillReach Day 10 on Hardcore Mode.7.1%
No Refunds, No RespawnsDefeat a zombie raid without dying on Hardcore Mode.6.6%
First FruitsHarvest a crop.5.8%
Self-SufficientBuild the Farm Essentials and Water Storage upgrades.5.5%
Fair TradeBuy an item from the Tribe Trader.3.9%
Bumper CropHarvest 100 crops.3.7%
DemonDefeat Hellraid #10.3.2%
SatanDefeat Hellraid #25.2.8%
CartographerUnlock every overworld landmark.2.5%
Full BelliesRaise the Wasteland Tribe's hunger rating to Well Fed.1.9%
Murder Most FowlKill a crow raiding your crops.1.6%
Agricultural RevolutionHarvest 1,000 crops.1.5%
Fully FurnishedUpgrade every object in and around the store.1.2%
Jack of All TradesUnlock every skill node.1.1%
Master CraftsmanUnlock every crafting recipe.0.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest The Walking Trade news and patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 The Walking Trade, Patch v1.3.0
- Oct 14, 2026 The Walking Trade, Hotfix Patch v1.2.11 Patch notes
- Oct 13, 2026 The Walking Trade, Cleaner Overhaul Patch v1.2.10
- Oct 10, 2026 The Walking Trade 2 vs. The Walking Trade FAQ
- Oct 8, 2026 The Walking Trade, Patch v1.2.9
- Oct 7, 2026 The Walking Trade 2, Multiplayer, Open-World and more...
- Oct 2, 2026 The Walking Trade, Hotfix Patch v1.2.8 Patch notes
- Oct 2, 2026 The Walking Trade, Hotfix Patch v1.2.7 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Walking Trade FAQ
Is The Walking Trade dead?
The Walking Trade has a small but active player base. 128 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 39% on the month before).
How many people play The Walking Trade?
128 people are playing The Walking Trade on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 176 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Walking Trade?
The Walking Trade reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,843 concurrent players on Mar 1, 2026.
Is The Walking Trade growing or declining?
The Walking Trade is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 309, down 39% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Walking Trade most active?
The Walking Trade usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does The Walking Trade cost?
The Walking Trade costs $11.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Walking Trade has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Walking Trade on Steam is $7.99 (20% off), on May 8, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $11.99 right now.
Is The Walking Trade on sale right now?
No, The Walking Trade is at its full price of $11.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 19%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.
Where is The Walking Trade cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, The Walking Trade is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $4.99, about $4.99 or 58% below the US price of $11.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is The Walking Trade good?
Steam players rate The Walking Trade Very Positive: 85% of 3,192 reviews are positive.
When did The Walking Trade come out?
The Walking Trade was released on Steam on Mar 5, 2026.
Who made The Walking Trade?
The Walking Trade was developed by Microwave Games and published by PlayWay S.A..
Is The Walking Trade still worth playing?
The Walking Trade has a smaller but active community on Steam today (128 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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