Today, a game called Schedule I, which is an open-world simulation where you construct a drug empire, has surged to become one of the top 15 most popular games on Steam. Launched in Early Access yesterday on Steam, this game already boasts over 80,000 active players but reached a staggering 100,000 just a few hours ago according to SteamDB. Whether these numbers will hold up remains to be seen, but with an overwhelmingly positive reception (98% positive out of more than three thousand reviews), it seems that the game might have struck a chord.
Schedule I, a simulation game where you build a drug empire, has a huge launch on Steam
In spite of its quirky human characters and sparse game settings, Schedule I is garnering significant success on Steam during its debut. Judging by the trailers, this game offers a comprehensive experience where you can virtually manage a drug operation. Initially, tend to a handful of plants in your humble abode, navigate town on a skateboard for deliveries, and eventually recruit staff, engage in shootouts, and swiftly drive away in your car to dodge the police. Though simplified, it seems that no aspect of the operation is overlooked. You’ll be responsible for tasks ranging from trimming buds off plants and storing them in jars to shooting adversaries on the streets.
In February, Schedule I participated in Steam Next Fest and offered a free demo. This demo resonated with many, and if you’re interested, you can still experience it on Steam. Moreover, to encourage more players, Schedule I is currently offering a 15% discount until the end of March. So, why not give it a try before making a purchase?
At first glance, this game might appear quite absurd to top the Steam charts, yet as I delve deeper into its mechanics, it starts to make perfect sense. Let me remind you of Banana, a game where you simply click on a banana, which has been among the top fifteen Steam games for months now. However, this game takes the concept of absurdity to another level. Schedule I may seem oddly designed at first, but that’s part of its charm. In reality, this game disguises an intricate simulation that goes far beyond what many other sim games offer.
As a passionate enthusiast, I can’t help but draw parallels between this intriguing game and the widely-adored TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam. Much like Card Shop Simulator, many simulation games thrive by focusing on a specific aspect of their genre, rather than aiming for broad scope. This approach has proven successful, as evidenced by numerous popular sim games that follow suit.
However, Schedule I seems to be aiming for something much more expansive than the norm in the simulation world. Picture this: In Card Shop Simulator, instead of just managing your shop, you’re also tasked with delivering cards around the city, and on one of these deliveries, you find yourself caught up in a gunfight with a rival card shop owner!
Given its ambition to offer an immersive experience that transcends traditional simulation boundaries, it wouldn’t surprise me if Schedule I maintains its spot atop the charts for quite some time as fans discover and become captivated by its unique world.
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2025-03-26 02:32