This year's biggest indie game hit is a drug-dealing simulator

"Schedule 1" is a rising indie video game on Steam that allows players to create a drug empire, progressing from marijuana to harder substances like meth and cocaine. Launched in March, it peaked at nearly 460,000 concurrent players, making it a notable release of 2023. The game, developed by TVGS, has become a cultural phenomenon on the platform and has even influenced interest in similarly named games across other stores. There's potential for a console release in the future, emphasizing the developer's commitment to the game's community amid ongoing development.

"Schedule 1," a drug-dealing simulator, has become the biggest indie game hit of the year, allowing players to build a drug empire from marijuana to cocaine.

With nearly 460,000 concurrent players on Steam, "Schedule 1" has surged in popularity after its early access release, marking a significant achievement for indie gaming.

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