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Steam Early Access Simulation

Dirty Business

Build a hidden underground operation, scale production, run distribution routes, and expand control across the city alone or with friends.

Jul 2026

Released

596

Steam Reviews

Early Access

Release Status

Simulation

Genre

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About Dirty Business

Dirty Business is a simulation focused on building and expanding a hidden criminal enterprise beneath the city. You manage production, staffing, upgrades, and distribution flow.

The game supports solo and online co-op play, with systems for growing operations from small orders to large-scale shipments through multiple delivery channels.

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Quick Facts

Developer
Plan Dirty Games
Platform
Steam
Genre
Simulation / Early Access
Gameplay Basics

Run the Underground Operation

Core play centers on production, order handling, and distribution while continuously improving efficiency and reach.

  • Illegal Production LoopProduce drugs, counterfeit currencies, and weapons, then route output to orders or direct sales for profit.
  • Order and Sales FlowComplete customer orders or sell directly depending on your current capacity and profit priorities.
  • Distribution ChannelsMove smaller shipments via elevator, larger loads with front company vehicles, and massive orders through the airstrip.
New Player Path

A Simple Early Progress Route

Follow a practical startup sequence to stabilize production first, then expand staff and logistics safely.

  • Secure Initial OutputBegin with manageable production and dependable order completion before increasing operation complexity.
  • Hire for BottlenecksAdd workers where tasks stack up most, then bring in dealers when city sales become your next limiter.
  • Expand in StagesUpgrade base space and unlock support rooms gradually so distribution growth matches production growth.
Play Options

Solo and Co-op Modes

Dirty Business supports both independent play and online cooperative sessions with shared empire-building goals.

  • Single-PlayerRun the full operation alone and control every production and distribution decision yourself.
  • Online Co-opTeam up online with up to 4 friends to build and expand the same criminal enterprise together.
Current Snapshot

Early Access Signals

Official store and community updates show active balancing and quality-of-life iteration during Early Access.

  • Live Balancing DirectionUpdate notes mention worker repeat-task automation and reductions to dealer daily fees and risk values.
  • Achievement CoverageThe Steam version includes 75 achievements, supporting long-term completion and progression goals.
  • Demo Scope NoteAn official announcement outlines a demo with early levels, limited weapon type access, and ongoing order flow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Dirty Business.

Build Your Empire in Dirty Business

Jump into Early Access, learn the core systems, and scale from hidden startup to city-wide distribution.