If you've been active on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube recently, chances are you've encountered **Schedule I**. This indie drug dealer simulation game has surged to the top of Valve's best-sellers list, eclipsing giants such as *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals* after going viral on social media.
Launched just last week, **Schedule I** has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of Valve's charts for both sales and player engagement. Here's the game's official description:
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees, and more.
The game is both developed and published by TVGS, known as Tyler, who shared his thoughts on Reddit about **Schedule I's** explosive launch:
“Honestly it’s amazing but pretty overwhelming,” Tyler 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 the game's initial issues, **Schedule I's** Post-launch Patch #4 was rolled out on March 29, addressing several employee bugs and multiplayer problems.
So, just how successful is **Schedule I**? Having emerged from obscurity, it now holds the title of the top-selling game on Steam, surpassing everything from *inZOI* to *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top sellers by revenue, indicating that the budget-friendly **Schedule I** is generating more income than its pricier, triple-A competitors.
In terms of player numbers, **Schedule I** achieved a peak of 414,166 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, securing a spot in the top 30 most-played games ever on the platform. Currently, it outpaces *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals* in active players.
The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with **Schedule I** earning an 'overwhelmingly positive' rating on Steam. An impressive 98% of user reviews are positive. Here are some standout comments:
"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 its brilliant. Defo a 10/10"
Although **Schedule I** might be considered a meme game, its future remains uncertain. However, developer Tyler is likely unconcerned with this, as their life has been transformed by the game's success, and they are committed to delivering substantial content updates.
If you're diving into **Schedule I**, don't miss IGN's comprehensive guides on **Schedule I Cheats and Console Commands** and **Schedule I Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op** to enhance your gaming experience.
