If you've been active on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube recently, you've likely come across *Schedule I*, the indie drug dealer simulation game that has skyrocketed to become the top-selling title on Valve's platform. Surpassing giants like *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals*, *Schedule I* has captured the attention of gamers worldwide after going viral on social media.

Launched just last week, *Schedule I* quickly ascended to the top of Valve's best-selling and most-played charts. 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.

Developed and published by TVGS, also known as Tyler, the game's creator recently took to Reddit to express his astonishment at the game'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 line with his commitment, *Schedule I*'s Post-launch Patch #4 was released on March 29, addressing several employee bugs and multiplayer issues.

The success of *Schedule I* is undeniable. Coming seemingly out of nowhere, it has claimed the top spot on Steam's sales chart, outperforming everything from *The Sims* competitor *inZOI* to *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top-selling games by revenue, which means *Schedule I*, despite its budget price, is generating more income than its full-priced, 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 on the platform. At the time of writing, it boasts more active players than *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals*.

The community's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with the game achieving a 98% positive user review rating on Steam. Here are some of the 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* might be seen as a meme game, its future longevity is yet to be determined. However, this doesn't diminish the monumental impact it has had on developer Tyler's life. With substantial content updates on the horizon, the game's future looks promising.

If you're diving into *Schedule I*, don't miss out on IGN's *Schedule I* Cheats and Console Commands guide, as well as the *Schedule I* Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op guide to enhance your gameplay experience.