Schedule I Surpasses GTA 5, Monster Hunter Wilds in Steam Sales

If you've been keeping up with the latest trends on Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube, you've likely come across Schedule I, an indie drug dealer simulation game that has skyrocketed to become the top-selling game on Valve's platform. This viral sensation has outpaced heavyweights like Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals, capturing the attention of gamers worldwide.

Schedule I burst onto the scene last week, quickly climbing 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 the brainchild of developer and publisher TVGS, known as Tyler, who shared his thoughts on Reddit about 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 this commitment, Schedule I released Post-launch Patch #4 on March 29, addressing several employee bugs and multiplayer issues.

So, just how successful is *Schedule I*? Emerging from obscurity, it has claimed the top spot on Steam's sales chart, surpassing titles like *inZOI* and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top-selling chart by revenue, indicating that *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, securing a spot in 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 game has also received an 'overwhelmingly positive' user review rating on Steam, with 98% of reviews being positive. Here are some of the 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, it's brilliant. Defo a 10/10"

While Schedule I may be seen as a meme game, its future longevity remains to be seen. However, for developer Tyler, the game's success has undoubtedly transformed his life, and he is already planning substantial content updates.

If you're diving into Schedule I, don't miss IGN's guides on Schedule I Cheats and Console Commands and Schedule I Multiplayer: How to Play Co-Op.