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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

Steam ↗Windows
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GET YOUR BEARINGS

About Drug Dealer Simulator

Drug Dealer Simulator lets you build a crime empire from a cramped hideout to a sprawling operation. You receive smuggled shipments, set up labs, hire staff and expand territory while avoiding police and rival cartels. The game includes seven free updates that add new environments, visual effects, mechanics and characters. It is a single‑player indie action‑adventure simulation available on Windows and supports family sharing.

01 / THE GUIDE

Core Gameplay Loop

You start in a small hideout, receive smuggled goods, and sell them to individual clients or gangs. Sales generate cash that can be reinvested into the business.

As you earn money you can hire minions, open labs, and buy a mansion, gradually increasing influence and territory while managing police threats.

  • Focus early sales on low‑risk clients to build cash reserves.
  • Balance hiring staff with upgrading hideouts to avoid overspending.

02 / THE GUIDE

Smuggling Operations

Cartels send shipments that you must retrieve and transport safely to your hideout. Successful smuggling adds inventory for later sales.

Avoid police patrols and DEA ambushes during transport; being caught can halt progress and cost resources.

  • Plan routes away from known police hotspots.
  • Keep a small stock on hand to mitigate losses if a run fails.
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Publisher-provided gameplay image · Byterunners

03 / THE GUIDE

Setting Up Drug Labs

Empty hideouts can be converted into laboratories to produce meth, ecstasy, heroin and other substances. Production grants independence from external suppliers.

Training dealers as lab assistants reduces costs but requires a significant upfront investment.

  • Upgrade labs gradually to match your cash flow.
  • Train assistants only after securing a steady sales network.

04 / THE GUIDE

Territory and Influence

Selling to larger gangs and completing big deals expands your influence and grants control over new districts. Influence is tied to both cash and reputation.

Rival cartels may challenge your control; defeating them secures independence.

  • Prioritize wholesale deals to boost influence quickly.
  • Maintain good relations with key gang contacts to deter rivals.

05 / THE GUIDE

Wealth Management and Upgrades

Profits can be spent on expanding the gang, buying equipment, hiring muscle, or purchasing a mansion to display wealth.

Investing wisely unlocks new dangers and dilemmas as you climb the criminal ladder.

  • Allocate a portion of earnings to defensive upgrades before expanding territory.
  • Use mansion purchases as a visual milestone rather than a necessity.

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    QUICK ANSWERS

    Drug Dealer Simulator FAQ

    Can I play Drug Dealer Simulator with friends?

    The game is single‑player only; there is no co‑op mode in this title.

    Which operating systems does the game support?

    It runs on Windows; macOS and Linux are not supported.

    Are there any free updates?

    Yes, seven large free updates add new environments, visual effects, mechanics and characters.

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    Official resources and further reading

    Original editorial guidance. Game imagery and trailers are provided by the publisher through Steam. Media and reference links checked 2026-10-22. Game versions, supported platforms, and balance can change; consult the linked release notes for current details.