Thief Simulator 2

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Thief Simulator 2 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by MrCiastku and was released on June 19, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Thief Simulator 2 is a stealth-based game where players start as a petty thief, gradually learning the skills and acquiring tools to pull off more daring and profitable heists. Set in a world filled with valuable items and expensive cars, players must use their wits and tools, such as crowbars, binoculars, and hacking equipment, to steal and sell goods on the black market to level up. The game takes players through a series of challenging and risky jobs, offering an engaging and immersive thief simulation experience.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,383 reviews

story79 positive mentions

stability49 negative mentions

Thief Simulator 2 improves upon the original with new mechanics, tools, and a more engaging gameplay experience.
The addition of heists and the ability to knock out NPCs adds depth and variety to the gameplay.
The game offers a satisfying progression system, allowing players to upgrade their skills and tools as they progress.

The AI detection system can be frustratingly inconsistent, with NPCs often spotting players through walls or from great distances.
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
The story mode is relatively short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content and a more engaging narrative.

story
433 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Thief Simulator 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shorter and less engaging than its predecessor. While some appreciate the continuation of the narrative from the first game, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling like a series of fetch quests. Overall, the game offers a basic storyline that serves primarily to guide players through missions, but many hope for future updates to expand and enhance the narrative experience.
- “The story is a good length: not too long, not too short.”
- “It is a very fun stealing game with a good storyline.”
- “The current story is very good and you'll get more details by buying the home upgrade and by completing the story in any mode.”
- “The game has almost no story, feels really unfinished, and I don't think it has been updated in years.”
- “The plot of the game is awful, you can tell the dev ran out of ideas almost immediately (you have multiple story objectives that are just doing the hellneighbor / thief contract stuff), the final mission has an unavoidable exit detection, followed up with maybe one of the worst endings I've ever seen.”
- “I was a little let down by the story mode's brief length.”
gameplay
311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Thief Simulator 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements over its predecessor, including new mechanics and a more engaging gameplay loop. However, issues such as bugs, poor optimization, and repetitive tasks detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration for some users. While the game introduces enjoyable elements like stealth mechanics and gadgets, it also suffers from clunky controls and a lack of depth in certain areas, leaving players divided on its overall quality.
- “The game shines in its moment-to-moment gameplay.”
- “It’s a sandbox of sneaky nonsense that’s oddly relaxing, consistently amusing, and perfect for players who enjoy methodical gameplay with room for chaos.”
- “The gameplay loop is so satisfying, but I'm just left wanting more things to take for myself.”
- “This game is the definition of a bad gaming experience. If we ignore the fact that it's just a 100x worse copied version of TS1, the game is just a cash grab without soul, with horrible game mechanics, awful graphics, a ton of bugs, and absolutely terrible optimization.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, buggy, and still saddled with the same frustrating issues as its predecessor, only with even more nonsense layered on top.”
- “The gameplay loop is boring, and you have to spend large amounts of time casing houses and finding ways in, which is realistic to life but ends up dragging the gameplay down.”
graphics
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising improvements over the first installment, while others criticize them as subpar or even worse. Many users noted issues with optimization and performance, leading to low frame rates even on capable hardware. Overall, the visuals are described as basic or dated, with some appreciating the graphical enhancements but feeling they do not elevate the overall experience significantly.
- “Thief Simulator 2 has great graphics and is basically a remastered version of the first game released in 2018.”
- “The graphics are amazing and so fun to play.”
- “Great graphics, good storyline, and amazing gameplay all for a reasonable price.”
- “The graphics and sounds are sub-par, but mostly what you would expect from an indie game like this.”
- “Awful graphics - I don't know what happened, but this is the #1 ugliest game I've ever seen, from the clouds to the outside lighting that is extremely dark at 12 PM with max brightness, to the awful inside lighting, the disgusting 2D foliage, and all free low-quality assets.”
- “Going back to Thief Simulator 1 was like night and day; I don't know how they made the graphics so bad, and it doesn't even run well at all, being much worse than the first game, while looking like this.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," with game-breaking glitches and inconsistent AI behavior, leading to frustration during gameplay. While some find enjoyment in the concept and gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that the game remains unpolished and riddled with technical problems, making it difficult to recommend at this time.
- “It runs great and I haven't encountered any issues.”
- “The gameplay is a great challenge and not buggy for a modern game, especially considering it's from a single developer.”
- “The game is extremely buggy with saves.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, buggy, and still saddled with the same frustrating issues as its predecessor, only with even more nonsense layered on top.”
- “Game crashes and freezes all the time.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting significant bugs, poor performance, and stuttering issues, particularly at higher resolutions. While a few players noted satisfactory performance at lower settings, the overall consensus is that the game is unoptimized and requires urgent improvements to enhance the gameplay experience. Despite some quality of life enhancements, the persistent glitches and performance problems detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The main story can be completed relatively quickly, and once you’ve optimized your routes and equipment, repeat visits to homes can start to feel formulaic.”
- “Great and fun game, but it needs optimization ASAP.”
- “The performance is shockingly good at 1080p; I turn a few things down, but nothing that makes me feel like I'm sacrificing anything serious.”
- “Very poor optimization; the game has a lot of bugs that are annoying during gameplay—for example, car doors that can trap you and cause you to start bleeding out—also the animations in the game look wooden.”
- “The only issue is that it is heavily unoptimized, which sucks.”
- “Alot could be said for the presentation alone with the way the story mode intro staggers you into existence, and the graphical optimization is just flatly bad.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the variety of radio stations and the quality of the soundtrack, describing it as "top notch" and even better than some AAA titles. However, others have criticized it for sounding like copyright-free music and noted that it can be repetitive or annoying, particularly during tense moments. Overall, while many enjoy the music, there are significant voices expressing dissatisfaction with its fit and execution.
- “The soundtrack is full of bops.”
- “The music design is top-notch; every soundtrack in this game, whether it's chase music, ambient music, or radio music, is so well done that it can surpass some AAA game music.”
- “The music has a few bangers, and I'm still surprised that I'm enjoying this game so much.”
- “The music in this game sounds like copyright-free music.”
- “The soundtrack is full of poorly fitting Kevin MacLeod (uncredited) tracks that do get muted on Twitch, while the non-streamer mode soundtrack doesn't get muted.”
- “Half a dozen radio stations full of terrible music (fun to roleplay as a brain-damaged burglar).”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game. While some players find the grinding tedious and repetitive, particularly in terms of robbing the same locations multiple times, others appreciate the grind as part of the addictive gameplay experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant element that can detract from enjoyment, though some players still find it rewarding and worth the effort.
- “Good game, there are some parts I wish weren't as grindy, but that's only at the start of the game; the rest of the game is a masterpiece!”
- “And you need to rob the same 4 houses about 70 times to be able to even rob slightly higher level houses. This game has an absurd amount of grinding repetitive gameplay; there is no 'sneak into the house and hit someone over the head to rob it' or else you get hit with a fine and 50 police officers coming out of thin air. Not only that, but if the police heard a pin drop from 50 feet away, they'll sprint to you, but if you hide inside a washing machine, they'll walk past wondering who's there. It's more about sneaking around but without any violence or else you'll lose.”
- “A little too experience grindy for my taste.”
- “It becomes tedious to run around the whole map disabling this and disabling that only to get caught and having to do it all over again.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its hilarious scenarios and absurd situations, such as stealing toasters and the antics of NPCs. Players appreciate the blend of dark humor and slapstick moments, with funny visuals and quirky dialogue enhancing the experience. Despite some minor bugs, the game's comedic charm and entertaining mechanics make it a standout title for those who enjoy a lighthearted approach to stealth gameplay.
- “When something goes wrong, it’s rarely boring—it’s usually hilarious.”
- “So you get incredibly funny visuals like a guy dressed like a burglar stacking an entire house's worth of valuables in the back of a truck, face covered in night vision goggles, and people will walk right on by.”
- “From the ridiculous reasons you might get caught—like accidentally breaking a vase or leaving your fingerprints on a stolen lamp—to the hilarious interactions with NPCs, Thief Simulator 2 doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, opinions on replayability vary significantly among players. While some find the game enjoyable with mechanics that encourage replay, others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive after a limited playtime. Improvements in sequels and additional content have been noted as positive factors, but many still express concerns about the game's long-term replay value.
- “So far from what I've played, Thief Simulator 2 provides many step-ups and improvements from the first one, which really help with replayability and overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The contracts and payphone missions add more replay value, and the two neighborhoods in the base game have plenty of houses to explore.”
- “Great game to waste time with great replayability.”
- “This is a huge con and makes the game have no replayability whatsoever.”
- “But I'm very sad that the game is over after 20 hours and I don't feel like this is a replayable game :(”
- “Great game, had a lot of fun, but it lacks replayability.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, others criticize the potential for future microtransactions, viewing them as a cash grab. Overall, the game's current model is seen as a positive feature, but concerns about future monetization strategies linger.
- “There are no microtransactions or loot boxes, which makes this even better.”
- “Microtransactions in the future that shouldn't exist.”
- “Honestly, it's just a cash grab.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is heavily influenced by effective sound design, with elements like footsteps and alarms enhancing immersion and tension. While some players appreciate the chilling audio that adds to the scare factor, others feel that the sequel's darker tone detracts from the vibrant atmosphere of the original game.
- “Sound design plays a crucial role in creating tension—footsteps, distant voices, and sudden alarms all contribute to the immersive atmosphere.”
- “Perfect atmospheric audio, and it can be scary.”
- “I also preferred the colorful atmosphere of the first game; number 2 comes across too dark.”
- “I also preferred the colorful atmosphere of the first game; number 2 comes across as too dark.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the emotional aspect lacking, with many noting that the story fails to engage or captivate them, resulting in a diminished emotional impact.