Steam app 4324480 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:12 UTC
Build a criminal empire from a hidden underground hangar. Produce drugs, craft weapons, print fake money, operate cartel airstrip and more. Hire workers, expand your gang, upgrade your base and take control of city distribution solo or in co-op.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
3 months, July 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
7 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Dirty Business was released on 22 Jul, 2026.
The game includes the gamified production of illegal substances and unlawful items. It also features some combat mechanics with toned-down, non-graphic effects.
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75 achievements in total.
30 developer announcements, Mar 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Hi everyone, This is the last update before our major updates. It includes a new worker, bug fixes, and UI improvements. Restocker WorkerRestockers automatically place orders for the items you assign to them and refill the worker supply…
QuatechHello everyone,We knew you'd been complaining about how clunky the inventory system was, so we've prepared an update that fixes a lot of these problems. 1 – There are now separate combinations for adding items inside a box and adding the…
QuatechHi everyone,While working on the big update, we've made an economy balance update to the Dealer system in response to a very frequently requested change.Dealer System Economy ReworkWe've changed dealer slots so that each holds at least 10…
QuatechFixed game lag when dropping boxes. Reduced order arrival times on Covert Business and Island deliveries. Fixed an issue where Covert Business and Island orders would not arrive.
Patch notes-Staff Room layout fix for rack placement
Patch notesHello Everyone!We've been a little quiet lately because we were really busy working on a big new update. It comes with great features and improvements. Finally, there's a modern, more practical control/input system that is simpler and…
QuatechHello Everyone! We're currently working on fixing sync problems and other bugs in the background, while also developing a major update. That's why this update includes Part 1 of our performance/memory optimization along with a few bug fixes…
QuatechHello everyone!At our previous update we made reworks for Weed, Gun and LSD workers. Now, there are counterfeit (money) worker rework and fixes/improvements for other workers. Also, there are many fixes and improvements about the game.Major…
QuatechHello Everyone,We made reworks for Weed, Gun and LSD workers. We are still working on rework for counterfeit workers and improvements for other workers.Workers: Botanical engineer (weed worker) tasks are now assigned with plant types…
Quatech-Fix for some loading issues for both host and clients -Fix for interaction glitch issue -Fix for worker item refund issue -And a few fixes for background systems
Patch notesHello Everyone!There are many fixes about Weed, LSD and Gun workers.Especially packing and working machine/tool/table/station finding algorithm improved.We are still working on Money/Counterfeit Worker.Also we are still working to improve…
Patch notes-Translation Fix
Patch notesHello Everyone,First, we know there are bugs about workers and we are working non-stop to fix these bugs. We've completed Botanists (weed workers), Gunsmiths (gun workers) and Lab Operators (LSD workers) rework and it is available on our…
QuatechHello Everyone, First, we know there are bugs about workers and we are working non-stop to fix these bugs. I've completed Botanists (weed workers) rework and it will be available in beta today. You can join our beta tests on our Discord…
Quatech-Fixed an issue where the news window could get stuck on the prison scene in very rare cases.
Patch notesHello everyone,We are still improving workers, fixing bugs and adding new features to the game.Thank you for your patience and supports
Quatech-Fixed the issue where new Island Logistics orders were not being received.
Patch notesHello everyone,We're releasing this update to fix Lab Operator (LSD Worker) and some system issues. Lab Operator (LSD Worker) Rework:Lab operator reworked and can now assign as many Slug Extract Distillers as it needs to itself and its idle…
QuatechHello Everyone!We're releasing this update to fix worker issues and make your interactions with them smoother. New Features & ImprovementsReworked the work logic for Botanical Engineers and Weapons Technicians and idle reasons are now more…
QuatechHello everyone! First of all, we'd like you to know that we read each and every one of your feedback messages and take them into consideration. ❤️ How Workers Operate There is one important rule for workers: Workers will try to use all the…
Quatech-Fixed an issue where non-friend players could join your room.
Patch notes-Minor bug fixes. -Acid dissolve effect fix
Patch notesHey Everyone!Dirty Business finally OUT NOW! Build your empire alone or team up with up to 4 friends in co-op, because crime is always better with partners. What's New Since the DemoWe've been hard at work since the demo. Alongside dozens…
QuatechHey Everyone! This is it! After months of work, Dirty Business finally launches tomorrow in Early Access, and it's coming with a 20% launch discount for 14 days! Build your empire alone or team up with up to 4 friends in co-op, because…
QuatechHey everyone! First of all, thank you so much for the incredible interest you've shown in our demo! Your feedback means the world to us, and we'll continue making fixes and improvements based on your input. You've truly made us very happy
Patch notesHi Everyone!Our Demo out now and of course it is free!‼️We've tested the game for hundreds of hours, but please keep in mind that this is a demo and some issues may occur. If you run into any problems, feel free to report them through our…
QuatechHi Everyone!We are releasing our free Demo today! And yes of course it is free!‼️We've tested the game for hundreds of hours, but please keep in mind that this is a demo and some issues may occur. If you run into any problems, feel free to…
QuatechHi Everyone!We are releasing our free Demo today. Since our last post, dozens, maybe even hundreds, of improvements, new features, and QOL changes have been made to the game. We've been so busy that we haven't had time to share a dev log…
QuatechHi Everyone! We are very close to releasing our demo (and a closed beta before it). We are making final polishes and bug fixes now. During this process, we are preparing a new part of our game; Cartel Airstrip. You will be able to smuggle…
QuatechHi Everyone!DEMO:We've prepared a demo that we hope you'll enjoy, and we'll be releasing it for free very soon. Wishlist now so you'll be notified the moment the demo drops!ROADMAP:We're also planning to release our roadmap alongside the…
QuatechWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Dirty Business.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Plan Dirty/Dirty Business | * and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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