"Schedule I Accuser Faces Review Bombing Over Copyright Claims"

In a surprising twist in the gaming world, indie game Schedule I, a co-op crime simulation where players climb from small-time dope pushers to kingpins, has been accused of copyright infringement by Movie Games S.A., developers of The Drug Dealer Simulator series. According to a report from the Polish Press Agency on April 3, Movie Games S.A. alleges that Schedule I has infringed upon their intellectual property rights by mimicking their game's plot, mechanics, and user interface. Despite the ongoing investigation, no official outcomes have been announced yet.

However, the gaming community's reaction has been swift and decisive. Fans have rallied behind Schedule I, leading to a massive review bombing of Movie Games S.A.'s titles, The Drug Dealer Simulator and Drug Dealer Simulator 2, on Steam. Both games now bear the "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative" review tags respectively, a stark contrast to their previous acclaim as top criminal management games. Critics of Movie Games S.A. have cited their actions as bullying towards the indie developer and pointed out the company's apparent hypocrisy, as similar games were released without legal challenge until Schedule I hit the market.

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

Schedule I has made waves since its Early Access release on PC on March 25, quickly becoming Steam's 2nd top-selling game and outpacing titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the indie-developed R.E.P.O.. With an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players, as reported by SteamDB, the game has garnered "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. At Game8, we found Schedule I to be a surprisingly addictive and rewarding experience, earning it the nickname "Breaking Bad" simulator. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on Schedule I's early access release, be sure to check out our detailed article below!