How long is Dirty Business?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 6.5 h; those who don't, 48 min.

How much does Dirty Business cost?

Dirty Business is currently 12,39€ (20% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : 3GHz 4-Core or Similar Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Internet connection required for Online CO-OP

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : 3.3GHz 4-Core/6-Core or Equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Internet connection required for Online CO-OP

Dirty Business

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Released July 22, 2026

SimulationEarly Access

sample: 162 reviews posted after launch (55 AI-classified)

68/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 74 % · 164 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 76% positive vs 74% overall (520 recent reviews)

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A rare blend of addiction and frustration: the numbers say most players dive in for the long haul, yet every fifth review still flags interface headaches. Over 90% of those who logged 2-10 hours call it worth the entry fee, even if bugs and UI quirks nudge others away.

What it's about: Construisez un empire criminel dans un hangar souterrain caché. Produisez des drogues, fabriquez des armes, imprimez de la fausse monnaie, exploitez la piste aérienne du cartel et plus encore. Recrutez, agrandissez votre gang, améliorez votre base et contrôlez la distribution en solo ou en coop.

In-game

« jeu plutot complet et vraiment fun cependant je trouve dommage de ne pas pouvoir consommer les produits que nous produisont, cette mechanique pourrait etre vraiment fun »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1

« This game is fun with friends! we gotten to max lvl in like 2 days! such fun »

👍 anonymous review · 57 h played111

« Pas mal, mais beaucoup de bug a corriger surtout au niveau des employés ! »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

« le jeux est vraiment top petit beugs a corriger mais rien d'autre a dire et impossible de rejoindre un amis sur ça partie car chargement infinie »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« Schedule 1, meets gun simulator, meets cash simulator and microsoft flight sim. what a great game »

👍 anonymous review · 38 h played

« loving the game, playing co-op with friend bloody fun »

👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

« It took 30 mins to join my friends. game i genuinely think cruelty squad has better graphics, and it all-around felt like a schedule 1 rip off with worse game mechanics. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played11

« Just buy schedule one instead. Its a much better drug dealing game that is actually unique and doesnt have piss baby gameplay that sucks. The controls genuinely suck as well. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1111

« really solid but has too much micro management and way too grindy to get first employee. I think if they fix this and add more qol updates this game could be huge »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« game is terribly unoptimized, controls are all over the place. Tutorial soft locks your progression if you mess up you cannot buy things on the tablet. Requires alot of work. »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« Well... this game is a copy / paste of Schedule II with some additional content. - however something is missing. Since Schedule II i can say it a 9/10 game, this one I would say its 5/10. »

👎 anonymous review · 4 h played

« Game is great for a game that just came out as the release I have had no problems with it other than FPS but playing more the FPS got higher »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« jeu plutot complet et vraiment fun cependant je trouve dommage de ne pas pouvoir consommer les produits que nous produisont, cette mechanique pourrait etre vraiment fun »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1

« It took 30 mins to join my friends. game i genuinely think cruelty squad has better graphics, and it all-around felt like a schedule 1 rip off with worse game mechanics. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played11

« This game is fun with friends! we gotten to max lvl in like 2 days! such fun »

👍 anonymous review · 57 h played111

« Just buy schedule one instead. Its a much better drug dealing game that is actually unique and doesnt have piss baby gameplay that sucks. The controls genuinely suck as well. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1111

« Pas mal, mais beaucoup de bug a corriger surtout au niveau des employés ! »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

« really solid but has too much micro management and way too grindy to get first employee. I think if they fix this and add more qol updates this game could be huge »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« le jeux est vraiment top petit beugs a corriger mais rien d'autre a dire et impossible de rejoindre un amis sur ça partie car chargement infinie »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« game is terribly unoptimized, controls are all over the place. Tutorial soft locks your progression if you mess up you cannot buy things on the tablet. Requires alot of work. »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« Schedule 1, meets gun simulator, meets cash simulator and microsoft flight sim. what a great game »

👍 anonymous review · 38 h played

« Well... this game is a copy / paste of Schedule II with some additional content. - however something is missing. Since Schedule II i can say it a 9/10 game, this one I would say its 5/10. »

👎 anonymous review · 4 h played

« loving the game, playing co-op with friend bloody fun »

👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

« Game is great for a game that just came out as the release I have had no problems with it other than FPS but playing more the FPS got higher »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

58 % pos · n=48

Content / longevity

40 % pos · n=15

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=13

Multiplayer

88 % pos · n=8

Stability / bugs

17 % pos · n=6

Graphics / art

67 % pos · n=3

Story / writing

50 % pos · n=2

Value for money

0 % pos · n=2

Performance

100 % pos · n=1

Audio / music

100 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	48	28	3	17
Content / longevity	15	6	0	9
Interface / UX	13	0	1	12
Multiplayer	8	7	0	1
Stability / bugs	6	1	0	5
Graphics / art	3	2	0	1
Story / writing	2	1	1	0
Value for money	2	0	0	2
Performance	1	1	0	0
Audio / music	1	1	0	0

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.

🪤 66 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h

26 % (n=42)

2-10h

92 % (n=96)

10-25h

87 % (n=23)

>25h

100 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 75 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

The gameplay loop hooks players quickly: 28 positive mentions out of 48 praise how the mechanics keep them engaged.
Multiplayer stands out as a bright spot: 7 positive mentions out of 8 highlight its cooperative appeal.
Even the briefest sessions leave a mark: 92% positivity in the 2-10 hour bracket shows early appeal.

Weaknesses

The UI is the biggest sore point: 12 negative mentions out of 13 call it a stumbling block.
Content depth divides critics: 9 negative mentions out of 15 argue the game feels thin or repetitive.
Bugs linger in players' minds: 5 negative mentions out of 6 report persistent technical hiccups.

Who is it for?

Fans of simulation-light, micromanagement-lite games who crave addictive loops and don’t mind wrestling with a janky interface. Cooperative players seeking a lighthearted break will also find value here.

Is Dirty Business worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 74% of 164 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: The gameplay loop hooks players quickly. Current price: 12,39€ (20% off).

Verdict

Dirty Business thrives on its compulsive core loop, but its rough edges—especially the UI—threaten to derail the experience for some. With 74% overall positivity, it’s a title that rewards patience, even if the journey isn’t always smooth.

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