Steam app 682990 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:36 UTC
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
78 months, April 2020 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.
31 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, 436 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, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Drug Dealer Simulator was released on 16 Apr, 2020.
The game contains scenes of drug or alcohol abuse, criminal activity of some characters, violence and vulgar language. None of the above are shown in an excessive or disturbing way.
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50 developer announcements, May 2024 to Apr 2026 · times in UTC
Happy 4/20, the most important holiday for all of us.If you have friends who want to join our great shady community, today is their chance! We have a 4/20 holiday present for you! All the games from the DDS franchise are discounted.…
superpiatasHaven’t played any Drug Dealer Simulator yet? Or do you want to try a second DDS game after hundreds of closed deals in the first part? Now is the perfect time for both of those things. Grab a DDS2 base game for 45% off and add some…
superpiatasDealers, the Controller Update Beta is now available on a separate Steam branch! WHY NEW BRANCH: the controller update beta introduces a newer engine version, which causes old saves to become incompatible. That means you’ll have to start a…
ArgetaieWe have just deployed an update to the launch option for fixing the startup crash affecting users with Intel 11th, 12th, and 13th+ Gen CPUs. It is available as a Launch option called Use this option if your game crashes at launch.
Patch notesHi, people!While we’re working on DDS2 to bring you some more news about the PC update, the DDS games are now on sale! Grab yourself Drug Dealer Simulator with a 90% discount, or get more with one of the complete-the-set bundles:Happy…
ArgetaieWe're about to open the streets of Ghetto to the owners of the legendary PlayStation 4. The release date for Drug Dealer Simulator PS4 edition is 6th November 2025, at the price of $24.99.DDS PS4 will be a cross-gen offer, so if you buy a…
ArgetaieSteam Autumn Sale is here! And with it, our historic low discounts on the DDS Universe:30% on DDS220% on DDS2: Casino DLC90% on DDS1It’s the best opportunity to get the games 🎮DDS2 is also coming to consoles - and it will receive more…
ArgetaieHey Dealers! Our DDS sale is on, with a -90% Daily Deal discount on DDS, and a discount on DDS2: Casino DLC. This is a great opportunity to tell you about the goings-on in the DDS Universe. First of all, our internal team at Movie Games is…
agatha_Hey Dealers! Steam Summer Sale is HERE! Back to the roots, Drug Dealers Simulator is on sale! Start your journey as a small-time dealer trying to survive the harsh streets and build your drug empire from scratch.…
agatha_Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that DDS1 is now available on PlayStation 5 at the price of 24.99 USD! The game comes with improvements since the Xbox version - which will also be transferred to Xbox within a couple of weeks.…
michal.puczynskiHey everyone! The 20th June release of Drug Dealer Simulator will come with a day one update that will bring the improvements below. These will be added to the Xbox version with a later update, most likely in a couple of weeks. - Autosave…
agatha_Hi all, just a quick note to confirm what we just confirmed internally. Staying dedicated to supporting DDS1, we will make sure that controller support is implemented also in the original PC version of the game. There are two major updates…
agatha_Hey Dealers! We’ve got some long-awaited news to drop and we think you’re gonna like this one - Drug Dealer Simulator is coming to PS5 on 20th June 2025! That’s right - after warm welcoming on Xbox, the original DDS experience is making its…
agatha_Hey Dealers! The 5-year celebration is coming to an end. Huge thanks to everyone who played DDS for its 5th anniversary! Also, a big shout-out to all the console players - DDS1 was warmly welcomed by you on Xbox, and we are grateful.…
agatha_Dear Gamers, Today is the 5th Anniversary of the release of Drug Dealer Simulator. For many of you, it's been 5 years of dealing, mixing, evading the cops, and expanding your drug business. For us, it’s been 5 years of evolution, change…
agatha_Celebrating DDS's 5th B-day with a small surprise update: Added new spray symbols to choose from and improved current ones Added new posters for purchase in the furniture store in sector C Added a birthday cake in the main apartment Added…
Patch notesDear Gamers, We’d like to address your Schedule I / Drug Dealer Simulator publication and share some facts regarding the situation. 1. There is no lawsuit. 2. It is not our intention to prevent TVGS from selling or developing their game. 3.…
agatha_Heyo Dealers! Spring sale is here in all its bird-chirping glory! This means you can now buy both Drug Dealer Simulator games much cheaper, and save even more if you get our BUNDLE.…
michal.puczynskiDealers of the World! Have you noticed that this year, the DDS universe will be 5 YEARS OLD? That’s right, the O.G. DDS came out on 4/16/2020. (4 days later and it would’ve been just p.e.r.f.e.c.t.)…
ArgetaieDealers, it’s officially 2025! May this new year be full of satisfaction, wondrous adventures, peace and achievements, both big and small. Let’s raise a glass! Happy New Weed… Ekhem, that is, New Year! See you real soon!…
Alyss PublisherAh, the smell of a fresh new 🥦 in a crispy winter air. What? We meant the tree of course! It’s Christmas, after all! Time to dress up your lamas, pack the gifts in nice glittery boxes and eat that chocolate Santa. Remember to make your DDS2…
Alyss PublisherDealers, can you smell that? It's the scent of discounts in the crispy winter air! We’re now on Steam Winter Sale with a whooping discount - 20% for DDS2 and 90% for DDS1! It’d be a perfect gift for that one friend you want to run a cartel…
Alyss PublisherHello there, Dealers! The Steam Awards are upon us, and so we're asking you to consider nominating Drug Dealer Simulator for the Labor of Love Award! DDS has always been a passion project and we strived to make it better and better over the…
Alyss PublisherYo, Dealers! Missed the chance to buy the game on discount during DDS Madness 3.0? Not to worry, we’re now on Steam Autumn Sale as well! Get the game for yourself, or if you already have it, buy it for your pals and play together! Your…
Alyss PublisherHello there, Dealers! More and more is happening in the world of DDS x Narcos, and the True Games Syndicate team wants to share some of it with you today as part of DDS Madness 3.0! First of all, it's confirmed: DDS x Narcos will feature…
Alyss PublisherNobody expects a surprise game update! And yet, it’s here, along with DDS Madness 3.0. It’s the 3rd edition of our event where we bring both updates and news for the DDS community. If you’re reading this, you’re here for DDS1, so let’s…
Alyss PublisherHello there, Dealers! We had some reports by you that after the latest visual update, there was a problem with collisions on some of the bushes. We took care of that, so enjoy your bushwhacking. Patch notes: Fixed an issue where dark bushes…
Patch notesDealers, the DDS Universe is now on sale! If you’ve been hesitating to buy DDS or DDS2 (or both) now’s the time to get them! Drug Dealer Simulator -90% Drug Dealer Simulator 2 -11% And the deal is even better with the bundle.…
Alyss PublisherHello there! We have a small hotfix for Drug Dealer Simulator that should make your experience smoother after the visual update. Enjoy! Changelog: Fixed an issue with the Oldtown Small Apartment hideout
Patch notesHey there, Dealers! We're thrilled to invite you to join the explosive 3rd Anniversary of the Gas Station Universe! As part of this celebration, "Drug Dealer Simulator” is featuring a anniversary bundle with Gas Station Simulator. This is…
michal.puczynskiHey Dealers, We have a pleasure to present the Visual Update for the original Drug Dealer Simulator, created for us by external artists while Byterunners have been busy with DDS2. It is our gift to the fans. Perhaps it will let you relive…
michal.puczynskiHeyo! When you thought that DDS1 updates are a thing of the past, we asked an external team of artists to improve the visuals of our firstborn. It’s a small gift from us to the community that’s been ceaslessly supporting the Drug Dealer…
AlyssHigh, Dealers! We have extensive plans around our DDS Universe, including all the games in the series. We want to share them so can better understand the timeline and priorities. The #1 priority is of course making DDS2 the best it can be…
AlyssHey Dealers! Did you think DDS1 is a song of the past? Well in that case, we’re pleased to say that it’s NOT! We just started the new round of #DDSMADNESS, and this time, it spans BOTH games. We just announced the Casino DLC for DDS2……
AlyssHi Dealers, If you own an Intel 10 (or newer) processor, you may experience problems launching the game. This bug has been present for some time, but with the growing number of new players and newer, more powerful computers, it has become…
AlyssHello there! Long time no see! We have a special message: our game is now 90% off during Movie Games Publisher Sale, which launched on June 20th and will last for 7 days. Check it HERE.…
AlyssDealers, the time has come! Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is now out! Time to get the game and start dealing your way all the way to the top. Ready to become the cartel boss? And there’s more to get you in the DDS2 mood: 10% launch discount…
AlyssDDS2 is tomorrow! NO GUNS but we do have combat now! And there will be some melee weapons you can use to beat the crap out of your enemies. According to Big Boss Rafal, melee combat fits perfectly into the gameplay of DDS2. It introduces…
AlyssIn DDS2, developing the map was a huge part of the game production. As the map here is 6 times as big as in DDS1, it was a challenge to make the place feel huge but at the same time make it approachable and possible for the players to…
AlyssAs you may have already seen (or heard, rather), music and sound are very important in DDS games. We have both a very talented music composer and a very musical group of devs! And we have videos to prove it. Today’s devlog recap will…
AlyssAs we all know, reputation is always important. In real life, we will not advocate for overly caring about what others think of you but in DDS2, you certainly should! It’s gonna affect your biz a lot. So, let’s recap what we know about…
AlyssDealers, DDS2 is getting closer! And this game will offer you a lot more customization options than just decorating your hideout. Not that decorating is not absolutely awesome! Let’s look at what you can do to make your gameplay truly…
AlyssMore talking about the weather incoming! But you’re gonna be interested in that weather. And there will be a bit about the night and day cycle as well. Believe it or not, it matters whether it’s dark outside or not! So, now you know for…
AlyssHear ye hear ye! This devlog is very special for a couple of reasons. 1. We know you’ve been waiting for the announcement of DDS2’s price, and finally, it’s here. The full game will cost USD 24.99, EUR 24.50, and GBP 20.99. We’ll have a…
AlyssToday is the day when we talk about the MAP (again, yes). It was a huge deal to make the map just right for trading activities, but also general exploration, combat, and all the bad stuff you want to do to your competitors or enemies. We…
AlyssDealers, it’s time to talk about the consequences of your actions. We’re just kidding! Or are we? In DDS2 if you get caught by the gendarmerie or in a raid on one of your hideouts, you can be sent to a work camp. So you better watch out!…
AlyssDealers, don’t you think it’s high time you actually meet the people behind DDS2? We certainly do! While we play DDS2 we have also invited the Big Boss Rafał and a few other devs involved in the production to talk with us about the game…
AlyssYo, Dealers. Time to talk about the more technical side of DDS2, one we’re sure you’ll love! In DDS2, you can customise your gameplay. Want a casual run to get to know the game? No problem. Prefer a more difficult run focused on economics?…
AlyssOkay! So the cupboard is standing (if you know you know), now we can talk more about hideouts! If you played DDS1, you’ll be familiar with the base concept of the hideout and some of the mechanics. But if you haven’t played DDS1, no…
AlyssA little bee told us it May be the time for a spring discount! 🌷 The little bee is very charismatic and so there it is: DRUG DEALER SIMULATOR is now discounted for a whole week! Check out our sale and grab yourself the game if you don’t…
AlyssWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Play Game | DrugDealerSimulator.exe | windows | ||
| Use this option if your game crashes at launch | cmd.exe | /c "(set OPENSSL_ia32cap=:~0x20000000) && (DrugDealerSimulator.exe)" | windows | branch testy_qa |
| Use this option if your game crashes on launch | OpenDDS.bat | windows |
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.
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WinAppDataLocal | DrugDealerSimulator\Saved\Serialized | *.save |
WinAppDataLocal | DrugDealerSimulator\Saved\SaveGames | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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