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"Schedule I Tops Steam Charts, Outselling Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals"

May 28,25(2 months ago)

If you've spent any time on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube lately, chances are you’ve encountered mentions of Schedule I. This indie drug dealer simulation has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the top-selling title on Valve’s platform within weeks of its release. It boasts more players than popular titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals, thanks to its viral spread across social media.

Launched just last week, Schedule I swiftly climbed the ranks of Valve’s best-sellers and most-played charts. According to its official description:

Rise from a small-time dealer to a crime lord by manufacturing and distributing various substances throughout the gritty city of Hyland Point. Build your empire with properties, businesses, employees, and more.

Developed and self-published by TVGS, known as Tyler, the creator recently shared his thoughts on Reddit about the game’s unexpected success.

“It’s incredible but definitely overwhelming,” Tyler admitted. “I never anticipated this level of response! Right now, I’m focusing on pushing out patches as quickly as possible and planning future content updates once the major bugs are resolved.”

In line with this commitment, Schedule I received Post-Launch Patch #4 on March 29, addressing several employee-related bugs and multiplayer glitches.

PlaySo, just how successful is Schedule I? Despite its low price point, it tops Steam’s revenue-based best-seller list, surpassing AAA competitors like The Sims rival iZOI and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Its peak concurrent players reached 414,166 over the weekend, placing it among the top 30 most-played games ever on Steam. At the time of writing, more people are playing Schedule I than Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals combined.

Steam users adore the game, giving it an overwhelmingly positive user review rating. As of now, 98% of reviews are positive. Here are a few highlights:

“A customer refused my weed price and stabbed me with a broken bottle. 10/10!”

“I love this game.”

“Dealing drugs out of an RV—it exploded.”

“Set up a motel and sold some weed.”

“Built a meth empire.”

“Great and hilarious gameplay. Loved the loop, especially with friends. While it’s still in early access, I’d appreciate more active police presence, increased gang warfare, and a larger map. Even in its current state, it’s fantastic. Definitely a 10/10.”

Clearly, Schedule I is a meme-driven sensation, but its creator seems unconcerned. With significant updates on the horizon, Tyler’s life has already undergone a transformation. If you're enjoying Schedule I, don’t forget to explore IGN’s guides for cheats, console commands, and multiplayer tips.

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