Thief Simulator 2
- June 19, 2023
- Ultimate Games S.A.
- 17h median play time
Get on SteamThief 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Improved mechanics and gameplay compared to the first game, with new features like drones and the ability to knock out NPCs.
- Engaging and addictive gameplay that keeps players invested with various tasks and heists.
- Active developer support with frequent updates and bug fixes, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story mode is shorter and feels incomplete, leaving players wanting more content.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with NPC detection and game crashes.
- Some mechanics, like the police response and AI behavior, can feel unrealistic and frustrating.
- story338 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in "Thief Simulator 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth compared to the first game. While some appreciate the engaging gameplay and mechanics, they feel the narrative is often repetitive and underdeveloped, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction upon completion. Players are hopeful for future updates to expand the story and add more content, as the current storyline feels incomplete and lacks the captivating elements found in its predecessor.
“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.”
“I just completed the story mode and spent more than 15 hours for this very good experience.”
“This game does a great job of expanding on the content, missions, music, and gameplay of the first game.”
“The plot is shallow, but who plays this game for the plot?”
“The story ends pretty abruptly and I want to say I wish it was longer but for 20 dollars and 18.5 hours it is worth the price and I only want more content because I greatly enjoyed the game.”
“The story is unfinished and will apparently conclude in a major patch later (December 2023 as per the dev's roadmap).”
- gameplay213 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Thief Simulator 2" has been generally well-received, with many players appreciating the improvements and new mechanics compared to its predecessor. While the core gameplay loop remains familiar, enhancements such as the introduction of drones, new stealth options, and a more engaging progression system have added depth and variety. However, some players have noted issues with bugs, control difficulties, and certain mechanics feeling underdeveloped, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay loop is so satisfying, but I'm just left wanting more things to take for myself.”
“Great game that improves mechanics from Thief Simulator 1 and adds new mechanics that complement the whole game.”
“The new mechanics and gameplay options are really cool and fun, great addition!!”
“My only major issue, and why I eventually stopped playing, is the 'insta-fail' mechanic.”
“Some mechanics seem pointless (crates in the map are weird) or unfinished (tenant detection is garbage), some aspects are too easy (really never need to go to jail when you can restart saves and you can just run away from police very easily) while others are insane (tenants just call the police when they see an open door and they arrive immediately).”
“While this is a step up in terms of gameplay mechanics, the content compared to the first game is very lacking; it feels very unfinished in terms of story, and the variety of items to steal and locations feels pretty copy and pasted.”
- graphics80 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements over the previous installment, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of older titles. Many users experienced technical issues, such as crashes when adjusting settings, and some felt the visuals lacked vibrancy and polish. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered adequate for an indie game, they do not meet the expectations set by modern AAA titles.
“Graphics are good, better than in the first game.”
“The graphics are amazing and so fun to play.”
“Great graphics, good storyline, and amazing gameplay all for a reasonable price.”
“I started losing count... half of that gameplay was fiddling with the graphics settings to figure out what didn't crash.”
“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.”
- music34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and even surpassing that of some AAA titles, while others criticize it for feeling generic or headache-inducing. Many appreciate the variety in music styles, particularly during tense moments, but some find the overall quality lacking or poorly fitting. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its effectiveness vary widely.
“The music design is incredible; every time I hear a soundtrack in this game, it just makes me think it's better. I don't know what they did, but they managed to make each soundtrack in the game—whether that be chase music, ambient music, or radio music—top notch. I would say it can surpass some AAA game music; it's all done so well.”
“The menu music is the best in the soundtrack, in my opinion.”
“Overall, the game is very enjoyable as long as you turn off the music.”
“The music in this game sounds like copyright-free music.”
“The soundtrack is full of poorly fitting Kevin MacLeod 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).”
- stability34 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and game-breaking issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some users find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these problems, the consensus leans towards recommending caution for potential buyers due to the game's unstable performance and persistent technical issues. Overall, it appears that the game feels unfinished and in need of substantial fixes to improve stability.
“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.”
“I literally have to use bugs and glitches to play through it, and it's unfun as hell.”
“The game's buggy save/load system deleted about an hour of progress.”
“Game crashes and freezes all the time.”
- optimization27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and stuttering, particularly at higher resolutions. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay and improved performance compared to its predecessor, others express frustration over clunky interfaces and a lack of essential features. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“It improves everything in Thief Simulator 1 including performance and brings a lot more; it's a great sequel to a great game and definitely one of the top-tier simulator games in my opinion.”
“Great game, more features, better performance, more things to do.”
“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.”
“It seems less refined and optimized than the previous game.”
“Don't believe it'll ever be optimized, seeing as it's a finished product.”
“As of December 2023, this game is very poorly optimized.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that grinding in the game is minimal, allowing for a more enjoyable experience focused on quests and exploration. While some aspects, like leveling and certain mechanics, can feel tedious or grindy, particularly at the start, many appreciate the balance between fun gameplay and the absence of excessive grinding. The game is generally seen as a good value, with players noting that the grind does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“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.”
“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!”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its blend of dark comedy and absurdity, with players enjoying the quirky interactions with NPCs and the ridiculous scenarios that arise during gameplay. Many find the voice acting and radio stations to be particularly amusing, contributing to the game's overall charm. While some minor bugs add to the hilarity, the game's comedic elements are seen as a significant highlight, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a humorous take on stealth mechanics.
“The game also has a surprisingly dark sense of humor.”
“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.”
“You will either be an expert thief and run perfectly smooth jobs or run into a lot of funny, wacky moments just when you think you were becoming a master thief.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to have high replayability, with many describing it as "infinitely replayable" due to the addition of contracts and diverse environments. However, some users note that once fully upgraded, the replay value may diminish, leading to potential repetitiveness in gameplay.
“Great game to waste time with great replayability.”
“🔲 infinitely replayable”
“The contracts and payphone missions add more replay value, and the two neighborhoods in the base game have plenty of houses to explore.”
“Dev is adding more content, but the main world is only slightly lacking in the fact that replay value once you've been fully upgraded isn't as fleshed out as it could be.”
“The contracts and payphone missions add more replay value and the two neighborhoods in the base game have plenty of houses to explore.”
“It doesn't feel fair to talk about replayability when I've only played like 3 hours, but after robbing the same guy in house 103 a few times, I can see the game becoming a bit repetitive down the road.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, others criticize the potential for future microtransactions, labeling the game as a cash grab. Overall, the lack of intrusive monetization is seen as a positive feature.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is noted for its perfect atmospheric audio, contributing to a potentially scary experience; however, some players feel that the sequel's darker tone lacks the colorful charm of the first game.
“Perfect atmospheric audio, and it can be scary.”
“I also preferred the colorful atmosphere of the first game; number 2 comes across too dark.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with reviewers noting that the story fails to captivate or evoke any strong feelings.
