TylerTVGS & The $20M Micro Studio

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We’re entering a new era—one where individuals, not institutions, are becoming the most powerful producers of value. And in the world of gaming, one micropreneur just set the bar for what's possible.

Meet TylerTVGS, the one-man powerhouse behind Schedule 1, a self-made game that rocketed to the top of Steam, the world’s largest PC gaming platform, in early April 2025.

Let me be clear: this wasn’t built by a team of 100, 500, or 1,000 devs. It was built by one person, Tyler, out of his indie studio in Sydney, Australia. And within days of release, Schedule 1 made over $20 million, topped global charts, and hit 400,000+ concurrent players.

This isn’t just a gaming story. It’s a Micro Empire moment.

🧠 Who is TylerTVGS?

Tyler is the founder of TVGS (Tyler's Video Game Studio)—a name that sounds like a small team but is, in reality, just him. Based on data from Alex Finn (@AlexFinnX) and web sources like scheduleonegame.com, Tyler used modern AI tooling to accomplish something that would’ve required a full studio team just five years ago.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about Tyler personally. But maybe that’s the point. The results speak for themselves. When the work hits this hard, the backstory writes itself.

🔥 What is Schedule 1?

Think of Schedule 1 as a Breaking Bad simulator. A strategic, morally gray sim game where you go from small-time cook to global narcotics kingpin.

Thematically rich, culturally relevant, and unapologetically gritty, the game taps into the same emotional currents that made Breaking Bad one of the most iconic series of our time. Even Vice.com declared it a "Steam-busting title" and suggested fans binge Breaking Bad again just to appreciate the game’s genius.

But let’s talk numbers.

• #1 on Steam

• 400,000+ concurrent players

• $20M+ in revenue overnight

• Built 100% solo

This isn’t normal. It’s next-level. And it says something bigger about where we are in 2025.

🛠️ How Did He Do It?

Tyler used cutting-edge AI tools to streamline what would otherwise be a massive development lift. While he hasn’t publicly shared his full stack, it’s likely he tapped into systems like:

• modl.ai – AI tools for automated game testing and balance

• SayMotion / Animate 3D – for high-quality animation without motion capture studios

• AI coding assistants – like GPT-5 or Grok, to help accelerate programming tasks

• Procedural asset generators – for quick environment and character creation

What used to require dozens of specialists—animators, writers, QA testers, level designers—is now being orchestrated by smart micropreneurs with a tight command of AI and a strong creative vision.

This is the same energy we celebrate at Micro Empires: using leverage, not labor, to build world-class products.

📈 Why This Matters for Micropreneurs

What TylerTVGS has done isn’t just impressive—it’s a template.

It shows us:

• You don’t need funding rounds to ship world-class products

• You don’t need a team if you master your tools

• You don’t need permission to go global

If you’ve got the vision, the execution speed, and the will to learn, today’s AI-powered landscape gives you the rest.

And it’s not just games. These same patterns are playing out across art, apps, media, and education. From indie hackers to solo filmmakers, we’re seeing a global explosion of one-person (and multiple agent) empires.

Schedule 1 is a cultural artifact of this new paradigm.

💡 What’s Next?

Tyler’s still shipping. By April 1st, he’d already released the fifth major update, addressing bugs and refining mechanics based on community feedback. That alone shows he's not just a creator—he's a steward of the world he’s built.

And despite some criticism from gaming “elitists,” the love for Schedule 1 is loud and clear. Reviews are glowing. Fans are obsessed. And the numbers are undeniable.

This is what happens when content meets competence meets cultural relevance.

Final Word

If you want to see what the future of entrepreneurship looks like, don’t just look at Silicon Valley or the latest seed round announcement.

Look at what TylerTVGS just did. One person. One laptop. One empire.

That’s a Micro Empire.

If you’re a maker, a founder, or even just a curious observer—take note. The age of the micropreneur isn’t coming. It’s already here.