Um...the logo actually says "Get Paid To Rule Your World". It's advertised as a game where you can profit.
It says get paid to rule your world. I didn't see the word "profit" mentioned anywhere on the site. Anyone who assumes otherwise, that's on them.
If you don't invest any money, or only a small amount, of just really intelligently, then you can get "paid" a few cents per hour. I'd get paid more filling in captchas.
You're missing the point of Drug Wars, it's a game with an economy component. Sure, you need to spend money to make anything in the game, but if you're having fun, then you're probably more focused on moving up the leaderboard than using it as a bank.
but the logo is at the very least somewhat misleading
Even if you're only being paid "cents", the logo is not lying, right? You're still getting paid. If the logo said, "Get paid hundreds in Steem, guaranteed" then fair enough.
I think people need to calm down. Paying to play is not unique to Drug Wars, World of Warcraft and a plethora of other games with subscriptions, you get nothing for playing and paying with real money. At least Drug Wars gives you something back. What about mobile in-app purchases in games for imaginary non-redeemable credits?
Keep calm and have fun. I am loving Drug Wars.