Since its early access launch on March 24, 2025, Schedule 1, the indie crime simulation game by solo developer TVGS, has captivated Steam with over 459,000 peak concurrent players. The game’s latest April updates, including version 0.3.4, introduce significant enhancements, solidifying its “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from 54,000+ reviews.
The April 10 patch added new decorations, Pawn Shop selling capabilities, and gameplay tweaks like improved customer dialogue and a jar stack size increase to 20. A beta update (v0.3.4f5) allows players to access employee inventories, fixing issues like item “stealing” by workers, alongside bug fixes for chemists and botanists.
Community engagement is thriving, with TVGS announcing a player-voted major update choosing between Police Raids, Cartel Wars, or Shrooms, sparking lively discussions on Discord. Fans praise the game’s cozy yet chaotic drug-dealing simulator vibe, with some calling for Game of the Year nominations. TVGS aims for Steam Deck verification and console releases, hinting at a bright future.
Schedule 1 continues to evolve, blending community input with ambitious development goals.
