"Schedule I: Indie Drug Dealer Sim Outperforms Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals on Steam"

If you've been active on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming-focused YouTube channels recently, you've likely encountered *Schedule I*. This indie drug dealer simulation game has skyrocketed to become the top-selling title on Valve's platform, surpassing well-known games such as *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals* after going viral on social media.

*Schedule I* hit the market last week and quickly climbed to the top of Valve’s best-selling and most-played charts. Here's the 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, better known as Tyler, who recently shared his thoughts on *Schedule I*'s explosive launch on Reddit.

“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 line with Tyler's commitment to improving the game, *Schedule I*'s Post-launch Patch #4 was released on March 29, addressing several employee bugs and multiplayer issues.

So, how successful is *Schedule I*? Emerging from obscurity, it has claimed the top spot on Steam's sales chart, outpacing games like the *The Sims* competitor *inZOI* and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top-selling list by revenue, indicating that *Schedule I*, despite its budget-friendly price, is generating more income than many of its pricier, triple-A competitors.

In terms of player engagement, *Schedule I* reached a peak of 414,166 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, placing it among the top 30 most-played games ever released on the platform. At the time of writing, it boasts more active players than *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals*.

The game's community is overwhelmingly positive about *Schedule I*, with a 98% positive review rating on Steam. Here are some highlights from user 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 long-term viability remains to be seen. Nonetheless, developer Tyler's life has undoubtedly been transformed, and significant content updates are on the horizon.

If you're diving into *Schedule I*, don't forget to explore IGN's *Schedule I Cheats and Console Commands* guide, as well as the *Schedule I Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op* guide for a more enriched gaming experience.