If you've been active on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube recently, you're likely familiar with **Schedule I**, the indie drug dealer simulator that has skyrocketed to the top of Valve's sales charts. This game, which launched just last week, has outpaced major titles like *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals* after going viral on social media.
**Schedule I** invites players to journey from a small-time dope pusher to a kingpin, managing drug manufacturing and distribution across the gritty city of Hyland Point. The game, developed and published by TVGS, also known as Tyler, allows players to expand their empire through acquiring properties, businesses, and hiring employees.
Tyler, the sole developer behind **Schedule I**, shared his astonishment and gratitude on Reddit about the game's explosive launch. "Honestly, it's amazing but pretty overwhelming," he said. "I never expected this kind of response! At the moment, I'm just trying to stay focused and get patches out ASAP. Also looking forward to getting started on content updates as soon as all major bugs are patched."
In response to player feedback and to enhance gameplay, **Schedule I** released Post-launch Patch #4 on March 29, addressing several employee and multiplayer issues.
The success of **Schedule I** is undeniable. It has become the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing even big-budget titles like *inZOI* and *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top-selling games by revenue, indicating that **Schedule I**, despite its budget pricing, is generating more income than its triple-A competitors.
The game's popularity is further evidenced by its player count. Over the weekend, **Schedule I** reached a peak of 414,166 concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the top 30 most-played games ever on the platform. Currently, it boasts more players than *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals*.
Players are not only playing **Schedule I** but are also raving about it. On Steam, the game enjoys an 'overwhelmingly positive' user review rating, with 98% of reviews being positive. Here are a few notable reviews:
- "A woman came up to me and asked for weed, didn't like the price I offered, proceeded to stab me with a broken glass bottle. 10/10"
- "Love this game"
- "I was dealing drugs in an RV and it blew up"
- "Got a motel and sold some weed"
- "Created a meth empire"
- "Then hopped on the game"
- "Really great and hilarious game. Fun game loop and hilarious fun when playing with friends. I know it is in early access but I'd like the police to be a bit more active (They could search your place, look for you even after escaping, run speed greater than the players) as well as gang warfare and a larger map. Still in its current state, it's brilliant. Defo a 10/10"
While **Schedule I** may be seen as a meme game, its future remains to be seen. However, for Tyler, the game's developer, the impact on his life is already transformative, and he is committed to delivering substantial content updates.
If you're diving into **Schedule I**, don't miss out on IGN's guides: **Schedule I Cheats and Console Commands** and **Schedule I Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op** to enhance your gaming experience.
