Schedule I Copyright Infringement Accuser Gets Review Bombed Instead

In a surprising twist, indie game Schedule I has been accused of copyright infringement by Movie Games S.A., the creators of The Drug Dealer Simulator series. However, rather than Schedule I facing the brunt of public opinion, it's Movie Games S.A.'s titles that are receiving a flood of negative reviews on Steam. Dive deeper into the controversy and learn about Schedule I's upcoming updates.

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

On April 3, the Polish Press Agency reported that Movie Games S.A. completed a legal review and determined that Schedule I, an indie dope pushing simulator, might have infringed on the intellectual property rights of their Drug Dealer Simulator series. The accusations include similarities in plot, mechanics, and user interface.

Despite the ongoing investigation and no official outcomes yet, the gaming community has taken sides, predominantly supporting Schedule I. In response, The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 have seen their Steam ratings plummet to "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative," respectively, due to review bombing.

The negative reviews focus on Movie Games S.A.'s perceived bullying of the indie developer and highlight the company's hypocrisy. Critics point out that similar games existed before Schedule I, yet were not targeted by Movie Games S.A. This backlash occurs despite the Drug Dealer Simulator series being praised as one of the top criminal management games by various media and fans.

Schedule I, a new cooperative crime simulation game, lets players start as a small-time dope pusher and climb the ranks to become a kingpin. Released into Early Access on PC on March 25, the game has garnered "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam. It currently ranks as the second top-selling game on Steam, surpassing notable titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie game R.E.P.O. According to SteamDB, Schedule I reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.

At Game8, we found Schedule I to be a surprisingly addictive and rewarding experience, earning it the nickname "Breaking Bad" simulator. To get more insights into our review of Schedule I's early access release, check out our detailed article below!