5 Console Games To Try if You Are Interested in Schedule 1

Schedule 1 is currently exclusive to PC. Here, we take a look at 5 console games like Schedule 1 for you to play on other platforms.

Schedule 1 lets you become a drug kingpin
Schedule 1 lets you become a drug kingpin (Source: TVGS)

Real-life simulation games can be highly addictive, especially if the game in question puts you in the shoes of a small-time drug dealer in a new city. That’s exactly how you start off in Schedule 1, a game where you make your drugs and sell them to customers. The underlying gameplay mechanics are far more nuanced and complicated, which is why players seem to be loving it.

However, if you’re a console owner with no access to a PC, you’re out of luck. Schedule 1 is currently exclusive to PC via Steam. But don’t worry! We bring to you five console games like Schedule 1 that’ll keep you hooked for a long time.

5 Console Games Like Schedule 1 for You To Try

The following are some of the games that are similar to Schedule 1. Keep in mind that the list is in no particular order. Also, none of these games have the same premise as Schedule 1 does, but all of them let you be a criminal mastermind.

  • Cartel Tycoon
  • Empire of Sin
  • Mafia Definitive Edition
  • GTA 5
  • Red Dead Redemption 2

Now, let’s take a look at each title in greater detail.

1. Cartel Tycoon

Cartel Tycoon
Cartel Tycoon (Source: tinyBuild)

As the name of this game might suggest, Cartel Tycoon lets you build a drug empire from scratch, similar to Schedule 1. You have to build up and manage a whole cocaine smuggling operation. Based in Latin America in the 1980s, this game truly makes you feel as if you’re running a criminal racket. You’ll have to launder your ill-gotten riches, take precautions against rival gangs and the DEA, and expand your business. The game also takes a unique approach to player death. Whenever you fall, you’ll promote one of your lieutenants to the position of the leader. So, your empire will literally outlast you.

With plenty of game modes to choose from and countless interesting characters to meet, Cartel Tycoon is a highly addictive game. It’s available on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X, besides the PC.

2. Empire of Sin

Combat in Empire of Sin
Combat in Empire of Sin (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Travel back to the 1920s as you become part of the ruthless criminal underworld in Chicago. This strategy game lets you choose from 14 available crime bosses, all of whom are inspired by real-life figures. Then, you start building and managing your vast criminal network, which includes casinos, supply chains, and much more. And, when things get out of hand, you can also take part in turn-based combat to defend your territory against rival gangs. Since the game is set during Prohibition, an integral part of your profits will come from making and selling alcohol.

It’s up to you how you run your criminal enterprise. You can go in guns blazing in every situation. Or, you can use your money to pay off cops and make sure they look the other way. You can kill rivals outright or negotiate with them. In the end, each of your choices will determine how your operations progress. You can play Empire of Sin on the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch consoles.

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3. Mafia Definitive Edition

Mafia Definitive Edition
Mafia Definitive Edition (Source: 2K)

The next entry on our list of console games like Schedule 1 is Mafia Definitive Edition. This is a remake of the original Mafia game released in 2020. You play as Tommy Angelo, a cab driver turned career criminal. This game also takes place during the Prohibition era of 1930s America. While you can’t manage a large drug racket as in Schedule 1, you do get to feel that gradual rise through the criminal organization ladder. Missions can involve combat with rival gang members, driving your vehicle, escaping the cops, and much more.

However, the brilliant plot of the game is what hooks you to the end. And, with the updated graphics and gameplay mechanics in the remake version, it’s the best time to get into the world of Mafia. Xbox One and PS4 console owners can play this game on their systems.

4. GTA 5

GTA 5 Enhanced Edition is here (Image via Rockstar Games)
Trevor, one of the protagonists in GTA 5 (Source: Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto 5 is without a doubt one of the greatest games where you get to play as criminals. Whether you’re enjoying the excellent single-player campaign or having tons of fun in GTA Online, it’s a game where you can truly lose hundreds of hours. The single-player campaign in GTA 5 lets you take control of not one but three different protagonists. Each of them has their own stories and personalities. You can pursue different criminal activities depending on who you’re playing as. You can establish a counterfeit cash business, a gunrunning operation, rob store owners, and so much more.

However, the crowning jewel in the game’s list of crimes is the Heists. These are multi-layered opportunities that involve recruiting the best people in your team, surveying the location you plan to rob, and planning a safe exit. When you pull off Heists without a hitch, it offers a great sense of achievement. However, more importantly, you can literally rob hundreds of thousands of dollars from a single Heist mission. GTA 5 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.

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5. Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 (Source: Rockstar Games)
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Source: Rockstar Games)

The final entry on our list of console games like Schedule 1 is Red Dead Redemption 2. Launched in 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 takes you back in time to the Wild West. As Arthur Morgan, you are part of a group of outlaws, escaping from the law. The game begins with the American government cracking down on the gun-toting criminals in the west. You will rob a train, save a widow from the clutches of a rival gang, and take down ferocious wolves, all within the first hour of the game.

The game’s deep and realistic mechanics mean that you’ll need to eat and drink regularly to survive. You’ll have to dress according to the weather. If you commit crimes in front of witnesses, you’ll have a bounty on your head. Sheriffs of the region will hunt you down if you commit too many crimes. However, it’s the storytelling of the game that truly impresses. You’ll be on the edge of your seat at all times. You can play the game on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.

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