Schedule I faces allegations of copyright infringement from Movie Games S.A., creators of The Drug Dealer Simulator series. However, it's the accuser who finds themselves on the receiving end of a fan-driven review bombing campaign on Steam. Dive into the details of the accusation and discover what's next for Schedule I in their upcoming updates.

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Schedule I’s Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed on Steam

The indie game Schedule I, a dope pushing simulator, has come under fire from Movie Games S.A., who claim that it infringes on the intellectual property rights of their The Drug Dealer Simulator series. According to a report by the Polish Press Agency on April 3, Movie Games S.A.'s legal analysis suggests that Schedule I might have borrowed elements such as plot, mechanics, and even the user interface from their games.

While no official verdict has been reached yet, the gaming community has taken sides, and it appears that Schedule I enjoys a stronger fanbase. In a twist of events, The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 have been hit with a wave of negative reviews on Steam, now bearing the labels "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative."

The recent reviews on these titles predominantly criticize Movie Games S.A. for what fans perceive as bullying tactics against the indie developer and point out the company's apparent hypocrisy. This backlash is notable considering that The Drug Dealer Simulator series has been praised as one of the top criminal management games by various media outlets and fans.

Schedule I is an engaging co-op crime simulation game where players begin as small-time dealers and aim to rise to the top of the criminal underworld. Launched into Early Access on PC on March 25, it has garnered "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam. The game currently holds the position of the 2nd top-selling title on Steam, surpassing other popular games like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie game R.E.P.O. According to SteamDB, Schedule I has reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.

At Game8, we found Schedule I to be a surprisingly addictive and rewarding experience, akin to a "Breaking Bad" simulator. To delve deeper into our impressions of Schedule I during its early access phase, be sure to check out our detailed article below!