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The Messenger
The Messenger Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
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. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Platforms
Product Type
Game
Franchise
Sabotage
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (55)
All Reviews
Very Positive (10.99k)
User Rating
92.45%
Email
Website
Current Average Daily CCU
42
Wishlists
348.64k
Followers
31.21k
Top Sellers-- (ATH:24)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 24 on 01-09-2018, daily ranking
Best: 24 on 01-09-2018, daily ranking
Most Played3311 (ATH:134)
Ranked 3311 on 26-08-2026.
Best: 134 on 06-01-2019, daily ranking
Best: 134 on 06-01-2019, daily ranking
Original Price
$19.99
Current Price
$19.99
Gross Revenue
$2.33m
Units Sold
203.53k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Content Rating
Achievements
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The Messenger DLC Revenue & SalesSales, pricing, review and player metrics for each DLC
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Upgrade to Pro →The Messenger Videos & TrailersVideo coverage and creator analysis from YouTube
📹 815 videos👤 419 creators👁 25.5M views
2:19Kill the Messenger Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Jeremy Renner Crime Movie HD
▶ 5.4M👍 13.9K💬 1.3K
Rotten Tomatoes Trailers(16.1M subs)
May 29, 2014
8:16The Messenger / In The End - Linkin Park (live in Dortmund 2010) HD
▶ 3.9M👍 27.9K💬 1.1K
anaphx(4.1K subs)
Nov 28, 2010
2:28The Messengers (2007) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
▶ 933.1K👍 6.3K💬 436
Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers(1.9M subs)
Apr 25, 2017
2:24The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) Official Trailer 1 - Milla Jovovich Movie
▶ 905.3K👍 7.4K💬 672
Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers(1.9M subs)
Feb 6, 2017
8:45''The Messenger'' by Akiane
▶ 866.1K👍 23.5K💬 1.9K
Akiane Kramarik(431.0K subs)
Nov 22, 2016
23:42The Messenger | Megaforce | Full Episode | S20 | E19 | Power Rangers Official
▶ 672.4K👍 5.4K💬 0
Power Rangers Official(11.2M subs)
Jun 30, 2023
17:03Skyrim SE Builds - The Messenger of Death - Remastered Build
▶ 646.2K👍 10.3K💬 683
FudgeMuppet(1.2M subs)
Jan 21, 2017
2:03Stigmata (11/12) Movie CLIP - The Messenger is Not Important (1999) HD
▶ 588.0K👍 2.5K💬 500
Movieclips(66.2M subs)
Feb 21, 2013
2:41The Messenger
▶ 579.8K👍 14.2K💬 439
Rick Egan(1.4K subs)
Jun 29, 2013
32:14The Messenger: Dark Scrolls
▶ 507.7K👍 18.3K💬 725
Indeimaus(831.0K subs)
Jun 4, 2019
8:13:23The Messenger - Full Game Longplay (No Commentary)
▶ 496.1K👍 4.4K💬 331
Indie James(68.5K subs)
Sep 11, 2018
1:33The Messenger - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
▶ 475.4K👍 7.9K💬 572
Nintendo of America(10.1M subs)
Aug 30, 2018
24:04The Messenger | The Completionist
▶ 452.8K👍 14.9K💬 1.6K
The Completionist(1.4M subs)
Sep 1, 2018
3:56The Messenger Review
▶ 411.1K👍 4.5K💬 435
IGN(19.8M subs)
Aug 28, 2018
4:47Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape - Shoot the Messenger Guide | Rooster Teeth
▶ 388.8K👍 2.6K💬 313
Achievement Hunter(1.4M subs)
Mar 4, 2010
5:11Skyrim Builds - The Messenger of Death
▶ 343.3K👍 3.4K💬 437
FudgeMuppet(1.2M subs)
Feb 11, 2014
17:04The Messenger - Game Grumps
▶ 314.9K👍 13.3K💬 1.3K
GameGrumps(5.5M subs)
Oct 8, 2018
36:22The Messenger Developers React to 33 Minute Speedrun
▶ 314.3K👍 4.9K💬 147
IGN(19.8M subs)
Apr 10, 2021
11:09Good Game Design - The Messenger: Defying Expectations
▶ 285.4K👍 10.1K💬 933
Snoman Gaming(237.0K subs)
Sep 26, 2018
4:52The Creators of Ninja Gaiden Play 'The Messenger'
▶ 277.0K👍 10.6K💬 604
DevolverDigital(415.0K subs)
Aug 27, 2018
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Is The Messenger Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis
"Players generally appreciate the game's engaging mechanics like time travel, its beautiful graphics and impressive storyline, which enhance the overall experience while also enjoying its spectacular soundtrack, but they face significant cons such as recurring stability issues leading to crashes and lost progress, lack of consistent performance optimization which impacts gameplay, and concerns over tedious backtracking alongside lack of depth in late-game challenges, all leading to mixed feelings regarding long-term replayability and engagement."
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Upgrade to Starter →Games Like The MessengerBased on similar characteristics and audience overlap
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1/18
| Name | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | 60.01k | $19.99 | $35.00m | 3.86m | NEOWIZ | |
| 94% | 61.80k | -- | $46.20m | 3.47m | Ori | |
| 94% | 36.81k | $3.99 | $25.99m | 2.64m | Devolver Digital | |
| 93% | 42.61k | $39.99 | $93.56m | 4.40m | 505 Games Official | |
| 91% | 31.75k | $4.99 | $35.72m | 10.89m | PICO PARK |
What Else Do The Messenger Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data
By Followers
Total: 10
1/2
| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 97% | 192.02k | $629 | $31.62m | 4.87m | Motion Twin | |
| 17% | 95% | 369.35k | $5.00k | $285.04m | 16.99m | -- | |
| 15% | 87% | 1.02m | $59.99 | $1.92b | 54.44m | -- | |
| 12% | 97% | 395.22k | $29.99 | $166.91m | 16.72m | Coffee Stain Publishing | |
| 14% | 97% | 583.05k | $14.99 | $82.22m | 11.85m | Hollow Knight |
* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.
By Wishlists
Total: 10
1/2
| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13% | 88% | 430.19k | $76 | $206.37m | 49.43m | Hollow Knight | |
| 18% | 97% | 192.02k | $629 | $31.62m | 4.87m | Motion Twin | |
| 18% | 98% | 80.89k | $19.49 | $22.81m | 3.86m | Devolver Digital | |
| 17% | 95% | 369.35k | $5.00k | $285.04m | 16.99m | -- | |
| 15% | 96% | 234.57k | $21.99 | $82.64m | 10.20m | -- |
* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.