// The Messenger(2018)
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The Messenger FAQ & buying guide
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What is The Messenger about?
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan's survival. Leveraging players expectations as a core game design ingredient, The Messenger is first presented as an 8-bit action platformer with a simple story, that unravels into an epic time traveling tale, eventually revealing itself as a 16-bit Metroidvania game packed with replay value and deadpan humor.
Game modes: Single player
Quick answers
What is the cheapest place to buy The Messenger?
Right now the lowest price for The Messenger we're tracking is $3.13 at Kinguin — 22% below Steam's $3.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.
What is the lowest price The Messenger has ever been?
The lowest price we've recorded for The Messenger is $2.75 at Instant Gaming on June 7, 2026. The current best price is about 14% above that low.
Is The Messenger worth buying?
93% of 12,959 Steam user reviews for The Messenger are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 83.
When was The Messenger released?
The Messenger released on August 30, 2018, developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital.
What platforms is The Messenger available on?
The Messenger is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.
When do The Messenger prices drop?
The Messenger last hit a new low of $2.75 on June 7, 2026 at Instant Gaming. Current best price is $3.13. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.
Where's the cheapest place to buy The Messenger?
The cheapest The Messenger price right now is $3.13 at Kinguin, 22% below the Steam price.
| Store | Discount | Price | Buy link |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinBest price | — | $3.13 | Buy The Messenger at Kinguin |
 Steam | -80% | $3.99 | Buy The Messenger at Steam |
All-time low: $2.75 at Instant Gaming on Jun 7, 2026 — the current best price is 14% above it.
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