Copyright Accuser Faces Review Bombing Backlash

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Schedule I is facing a copyright infringement accusation—but instead of the accused, it’s the accuser whose games are being review-bombed by fans. Read on to learn more about the situation and what’s next for Schedule I’s upcoming update.

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

The indie crime simulation game Schedule I, a co-op dope-pushing simulator, has recently found itself at the center of a legal dispute. Movie Games S.A., the developer behind The Drug Dealer Simulator series, has accused Schedule I of copyright infringement. According to a report published by the Polish Press Agency on April 3, Movie Games S.A. claims that Schedule I may have used elements from their titles—including plot points, gameplay mechanics, and even UI design—potentially infringing on their intellectual property.

While no formal legal action or official ruling has been announced yet, the community response has already taken a strong turn. Fans appear to be taking sides, with many showing overwhelming support for Schedule I. As a result, Drug Dealer Simulator and its sequel, Drug Dealer Simulator 2, have seen a wave of negative reviews on Steam. These reviews have shifted their overall ratings to “Overwhelmingly Negative” and “Mostly Negative,” respectively.

A large portion of these recent reviews criticize Movie Games S.A. for what players describe as "bullying" behavior toward an indie developer. Many users also point out perceived hypocrisy, noting that other titles with similar themes and mechanics were released before Schedule I without any public backlash or legal scrutiny.

For those unfamiliar, Schedule I is a cooperative crime simulation title where players start as small-time drug dealers and work their way up to becoming powerful drug kingpins. The game launched into Early Access on PC on March 25 and has since received “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam. It currently ranks as Steam’s second top-selling game, surpassing major titles like inZOI, Monster Hunter Wilds, and fellow indie hit R.E.P.O.. According to SteamDB, the game has reached an all-time peak of 459,075 concurrent players at the time of writing.

At Game8, we found Schedule I to offer a surprisingly engaging and immersive experience, dubbing it a true “Breaking Bad” simulator. If you're curious about our take on the game’s early access release, check out our full coverage below!

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