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

If you've been active on platforms like Steam, Twitch, or gaming-focused YouTube channels recently, you've likely come across the buzz surrounding *Schedule I*. This indie drug dealer simulator has skyrocketed to become the top-selling game on Valve's platform, outpacing major titles such as *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals* following its viral spread across social media.

*Schedule I* hit the market last week and swiftly ascended to the top of Valve's best-seller 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.

The game is the brainchild of TVGS, also known as Tyler, who shared his thoughts on the game's explosive launch on Reddit, stating:

“Honestly, it’s amazing but pretty overwhelming. 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 initial feedback, *Schedule I*'s Post-launch Patch #4 was rolled out on March 29, addressing various employee bugs and multiplayer issues.

The question remains: just how successful is *Schedule I*? Emerging from obscurity, it has claimed the top spot on Steam's sales chart, surpassing competitors like *inZOI* and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Valve ranks its top-selling chart based on revenue, which means *Schedule I*, despite its budget pricing, is generating more income than its pricier, AAA counterparts.

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 in Steam's history. At the time of writing, it boasts more active players than *Monster Hunter Wilds*, *GTA 5*, and *Marvel Rivals*.

The community's reception to *Schedule I* has been overwhelmingly positive, earning it a 98% positive user review rating on Steam. Here are a few highlights from 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* may be classified as a meme game, its future longevity is yet to be determined. However, for developer Tyler, the game's success has undoubtedly transformed their life, with significant content updates planned for the future.

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* for an enhanced gaming experience.