An ongoing copyright infringement accusation has placed indie title *Schedule I* in the spotlight, but instead of the developer facing backlash, the accuser is experiencing a wave of negative reviews online. The situation involves Polish game publisher Movie Games S.A., known for their *Drug Dealer Simulator* series, who recently claimed that *Schedule I* may have infringed upon their intellectual property. According to reports from the Polish Press Agency on April 3, Movie Games S.A. completed a legal analysis suggesting that *Schedule I* borrowed elements such as plot structure, gameplay mechanics, and even UI design from their titles.

Despite no official legal action being confirmed yet, public sentiment appears to be shifting—though not in Movie Games S.A.’s favor. Instead of targeting *Schedule I*, fans have taken to Steam to leave critical reviews on *Drug Dealer Simulator* and *Drug Dealer Simulator 2*. As a result, both games now carry "Overwhelmingly Negative" and "Mostly Negative" review statuses respectively. Many of these recent reviews criticize Movie Games S.A. for what players describe as aggressive behavior toward an indie developer, especially given that similar titles existed before *Schedule I* without any prior legal pushback.

What is Schedule I?

Schedule I is a co-op crime simulation game where players start as a low-level drug dealer and work their way up to becoming a full-fledged narcotics kingpin. The game launched into Early Access on PC on March 25 and has since gained massive popularity, currently holding an “Overwhelmingly Positive” review status on Steam. At the time of writing, it ranks as Steam’s second top-selling game, surpassing major titles like *inZOI*, *Monster Hunter Wilds*, and other indie darlings such as *R.E.P.O.* According to SteamDB, the game reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players.

Game8 has also praised the game's engaging mechanics and immersive progression system, likening it to a real-life *Breaking Bad* experience. If you're curious about our take on *Schedule I*’s early access launch, feel free to check out our full coverage below.

Public Reaction and Fan Backlash

While the legal implications of this case remain unclear, one thing is certain: the gaming community has made its voice heard. Fans are vocal about perceived hypocrisy from Movie Games S.A., especially considering their silence toward earlier titles with similar themes. Meanwhile, *Schedule I* continues to thrive, backed by a growing player base and strong sales figures.