Weedcraft Inc
Released Apr 2019
Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political and cultural aspects of the country's complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant.
79% positive · 1,686 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Weedcraft Inc launched on April 11, 2019 and received active post-launch support through the end of that year. The developer shipped a paid DLC scenario in early June 2019, then followed up with the "Freedom Update" on December 10, 2019 — a major free content addition that introduced sandbox mode, new cities, new music, and additional story events. That update was presented as a substantial gift to the community and appears to be the final content milestone for the game.
Since December 2019, the only news posts associated with Weedcraft Inc have been promotional announcements for other Vile Monarch titles: "Growing Up" in October 2021 and "The Last Alchemist" in July 2024. Neither of these mentions any upcoming Weedcraft Inc content — they simply cross-promote new games to the existing audience. No roadmap, no unshipped DLC, and no developer statement about future Weedcraft content has appeared in over six years.
The sole DLC on the store — the soundtrack — was released on October 23, 2019 and is fully available. There are no unreleased DLC entries. The store description contains no mention of planned additions or ongoing development.
All evidence points to Weedcraft Inc having been a complete, finished product since the Freedom Update in December 2019, with no further content delivered or announced since then.
Evidence
Freedom Update released, adding sandbox mode, new cities, new music, and additional story events — presented as a major content milestone for the game
Paid DLC scenario released featuring new story, cities, and gameplay expansions
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political and cultural aspects of the country's complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant.
Would-be marijuana moguls will need to prioritize resources carefully as they manage the production and distribution of their weed. Cultivate killer plants, cross-breed them to create unique strains of the devil’s lettuce, hire and manage a growing staff, and be prepared to take on the competition. As in real life, the business of bud presents plenty of opportunity along with a plethora of problems. Decide when and where to take on extra risk to maximize profit, but be careful, the cops and politicians are all working their own angles.
An important, controversial topic presented in an insightful and detailed manner, Weedcraft Inc presents a challenge to those who would rule the reefer, offering a series of diverse scenarios and unique characters to work with (or around) as your budding empire grows. Whether you choose to hobnob with politicians, pay off the police, fight for medical marijuana rights or work the legal system, it’s all in the name of the sticky icky and your cutthroat corporate profits.
“The picture that Weedcraft Inc paints -- a complicated, frayed mess of legislation, bribery, selfishness, greed, blackmail and just a touch of true human compassion.” - Endgadget
“Are you a cop?” - IGN
“Weedcraft could have gone in a similar direction by trying to glamorize or idolize the rise of a drug dealer, but Alexander and Vile Monarch are going for a more authentic tone, one that is uniquely American.” - Destructoid
“Weedcraft Inc. presents a complex set of challenges that reflect the real-world tribulations of the topic” - Gamereactor
“From Main Street to Wall Street Weedcraft Inc Helps You Build Your Pot Empire This April.” - TweakTown
Would-be marijuana moguls will need to prioritize resources carefully as they manage the production and distribution of their weed. Cultivate killer plants, cross-breed them to create unique strains of the devil’s lettuce, hire and manage a growing staff, and be prepared to take on the competition. As in real life, the business of bud presents plenty of opportunity along with a plethora of problems. Decide when and where to take on extra risk to maximize profit, but be careful, the cops and politicians are all working their own angles.
An important, controversial topic presented in an insightful and detailed manner, Weedcraft Inc presents a challenge to those who would rule the reefer, offering a series of diverse scenarios and unique characters to work with (or around) as your budding empire grows. Whether you choose to hobnob with politicians, pay off the police, fight for medical marijuana rights or work the legal system, it’s all in the name of the sticky icky and your cutthroat corporate profits.
Features
- Includes a customisable sandbox mode, three extensive scenarios and an easier Chill Mode.
- Controversy presented with insight.
- Manage your budding business’ economy and distribution.
- Choices that matter, characters with their own motivations all presented in a story with humor and heart.
- Equip your grow room for the best yields and control every element of your grow. Adjust nutrition, water and trim your plants, even breed entirely new strains!
- Change the laws, change society and change the way the world around you perceives your product.
- Play by the rules, break them or just bend them a little. Morality is on a sliding scale in Weedcraft Inc.
- Hire and fire employees, disrupt the competition and the law by any means at your disposal. Or keep your enemies close and make friends, the choice is yours.
Press
“The picture that Weedcraft Inc paints -- a complicated, frayed mess of legislation, bribery, selfishness, greed, blackmail and just a touch of true human compassion.” - Endgadget
“Are you a cop?” - IGN
“Weedcraft could have gone in a similar direction by trying to glamorize or idolize the rise of a drug dealer, but Alexander and Vile Monarch are going for a more authentic tone, one that is uniquely American.” - Destructoid
“Weedcraft Inc. presents a complex set of challenges that reflect the real-world tribulations of the topic” - Gamereactor
“From Main Street to Wall Street Weedcraft Inc Helps You Build Your Pot Empire This April.” - TweakTown
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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