Addictive build-your-empire loop
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“it starts out as a drug game, then turns into an optimization game. just perfect”
Steam review · 113.2 h played ↗
Schedule I
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Overwhelmingly PositiveOverwhelmingly Positive · 98%TVGS2025Management · Automation · Simulation
The verdict
A highly addictive drug-empire management sim with a great early game, soundtrack and co-op fun. Skip it if you want a deep endgame, frequent updates or stable multiplayer.
Great for
Players who want an addictive grind-and-expand loop, especially in co-op, and accept Early Access limits
Main risk
Content runs out after the story, updates are rare, and bugs can wipe saves or break co-op
What players love
Relaxing, cozy vibe and good value
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 positive reviews
“surprisingly cozy management mechanics in a way that works really well”
Steam review · 129.2 h played ↗
Great fun with friends in co-op
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 positive reviews
“Schedule 1 is hands down the best game for chilling with friends. You set the pace, the risk, the route you want to take.”
Steam review · 57.9 h played ↗
Responsive, hard-working solo dev
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 positive reviews
“the dev is awesome and did not abandon the game after success. Big updates in really good time frames”
Steam review · 53 h played ↗
Fun drug mixing and experimentation
Mentioned in ~1 in 17 positive reviews
“Half the fun is messing around with all the ingredients and trying to mix stuff to see what kind of weird new effects you can make in-game for the drugs.”
Steam review · 58.6 h played ↗
Excellent soundtrack
Mentioned in ~1 in 25 positive reviews
“the music REALLY makes this game for me”
Steam review · 101.3 h played ↗
What players complain about
Repetitive, thin endgame
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 negative reviews
“I feel like once you hit Cocaine ? theres not much to do except buying ♥♥♥♥ and getting your Networth up to 10million.”
Steam review · 86.4 h played ↗
Very slow updates, missed promises
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“Since the game released 18 months ago, there has only been 1 meaningful update and all that added was mushrooms as a new product”
Steam review · 146.3 h played ↗
Co-op desync and corrupted multiplayer saves
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 negative reviews
“The desync is so bad its unplayable and you end up having to delete your progress.”
Steam review · 140 h played ↗
Lost saves and progress
Mentioned in ~1 in 6 negative reviews
“dumped 90 hours into the game for my 1 mil networth save to delete all my cash and all properties with everything inside is just gone now”
Steam review · 88.3 h played ↗
Weak police and cartel, no challenge
Mentioned in ~1 in 10 negative reviews
“the entire police department can be killed off on the first day if you put a tiny bit of effort, and the cartel barely does anything do hinder your operations.”
Steam review · 109.8 h played ↗
Clunky automation and dumb employees
Mentioned in ~1 in 13 negative reviews
“Employees are so dumb. You need to define every route they can possibly take”
Steam review · 45.5 h played ↗
System requirements
From the Steam store page
Steam Deck: PlayableController support8 GB
Minimum
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
Processor3GHz 4-Core or similar
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580
Storage8 GB available space
Recommended
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
Processor3.5GHz 6-Core or similar
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6700
Storage10 GB available space
OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
Processor3GHz 4-Core or similar
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580
Storage8 GB available space
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