Thief Simulator 2

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,643 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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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  • Windows
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,643 reviews
story59 positive mentions
stability30 negative mentions
  • Significant improvements over the first game with new mechanics, tools, and heists.
  • Engaging gameplay that allows for strategic planning and execution of thefts.
  • Active developer support with frequent updates and community feedback integration.
  • The story feels incomplete and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI detection and save file corruption.
  • Some mechanics, like police response times and NPC awareness, can feel overly punishing and unrealistic.
  • story284 mentions

    The story in "Thief Simulator 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is shorter and less engaging than its predecessor. While some enjoyed the gameplay and found the missions fun, others criticized the plot for being shallow, repetitive, and lacking depth, leading to a sense of boredom after completing the main storyline. Additionally, players expressed a desire for more content and a longer narrative, as well as concerns about bugs and unfinished elements in the story progression.

    • “The story mode gives a sense of direction but isn't more than 'go to A and steal B'.”
    • “I just loved every minute of the story.”
    • “Great game, love the story and the gameplay.”
    • “The plot of the game is awful; you can tell the dev ran out of ideas almost immediately. The final mission has an unavoidable exit detection, followed up with maybe one of the worst endings I've ever seen.”
    • “The story ends pretty abruptly, and I wish it was longer. For $20 and 18.5 hours, it is worth the price, but 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).”
  • gameplay169 mentions

    The gameplay in the sequel to Thief Simulator has been generally well-received, with many praising the introduction of new mechanics and improved systems that enhance the overall experience. While some players noted persistent bugs and awkwardness reminiscent of the first game, the core gameplay loop remains engaging, featuring a variety of tasks and challenges that encourage strategic thinking. However, there are criticisms regarding the game's pacing, difficulty balance, and underutilization of certain mechanics, suggesting that while the game is a solid improvement, it still has room for refinement.

    • “Great game - tons of stuff to do, nice steady progression and always a new mechanic to learn.”
    • “The mechanics are surprisingly satisfying.”
    • “Awesome sequel and amazing gameplay.”
    • “Several mechanics I tried just didn't work entirely right.”
    • “Overall the presentation is worse than the first game while also having buggier, less refined gameplay.”
    • “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).”
  • graphics72 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improvements over the first installment, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of older titles. Many users noted that while the graphics are not on par with AAA games, they are sufficient for gameplay, and some even found them enjoyable despite technical issues. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the game's strongest aspect, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “Great graphics, good storyline, and amazing gameplay all for a reasonable price.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and so fun to play.”
    • “Just as good as the first game, with way better graphics.”
    • “Props to the dev for trying, but this literally just feels like a janky old game with fresh graphics thrown onto it.”
    • “The graphics, design of buildings and neighborhoods, and look of other things are still a bit lacking.”
    • “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.”
  • stability32 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many players reporting game-breaking bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some users find enjoyment in the chaotic nature of these issues, the consensus leans towards the game feeling unfinished and overly buggy, leading to frustration and a recommendation to wait for fixes before purchasing. Overall, the stability issues overshadow the game's potential, making it a challenging experience for players.

    • “It runs great and I have no issues with it.”
    • “The gameplay is a great challenge and not buggy for a modern game, especially considering it's from a single developer.”
    • “I wouldn't recommend because this title is infuriatingly buggy and broken.”
    • “The game's buggy save/load system deleted about an hour of progress.”
    • “Weird physics glitches that alert tenants to my location, getting caught by cameras that are disabled, getting caught by cameras when I'm outside the visible radius, the bottom half of my body getting out of the car and soft locking the game so I have to force quit, among other bugs.”
  • optimization24 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant performance improvements over its predecessor, while others criticize it for being poorly optimized, leading to issues like stuttering and a clunky interface. While some users report a smooth experience at lower resolutions, many express concerns about the game's ability to handle more complex environments without further optimization. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game is enjoyable, it requires urgent optimization to enhance performance and user 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.”
    • “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’s also pretty well optimized.”
    • “It seems less refined and optimized than the previous game.”
    • “As of December 2023, this game is very poorly optimized.”
    • “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.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the quality and variety of the soundtracks, including chase and ambient music, which they feel surpasses that of many AAA titles. However, others find the music irritating or headache-inducing, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience, especially during tense moments. Overall, while some enjoy the new radio songs and menu music, many prefer to play with the music turned off.

    • “The menu music is the best in the soundtrack, in my opinion.”
    • “The music has a few bangers and I am still surprised that I am enjoying this game so much.”
    • “Music design - OMG, 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, it's all top notch and I would say can surpass some AAA game music. It's all done so well.”
    • “The music gives me headaches.”
    • “Half a dozen radio stations full of terrible music (fun to roleplay as a brain-damaged burglar).”
    • “The soundtrack sucks, and altogether the game wants you to play it a very specific way.”
  • humor20 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its dark and absurd elements, with players enjoying the ridiculous scenarios and interactions that arise during gameplay. Many find the voice acting and radio stations to be particularly funny, adding to the overall charm and silliness of the experience. Despite some minor bugs, the game's comedic moments contribute significantly to its enjoyment, making it a standout title for those who appreciate humor in stealth and mission-based gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Totally worth the price and love put into this one, and just janky enough to still be hilarious (and infuriating) depending on the situation.”
  • grinding20 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game's story and gameplay are enjoyable, the grinding elements can feel tedious and repetitive, particularly at the start. Some players appreciate the balance between fun and grind, noting that certain mechanics, like heists and leveling, could benefit from streamlining to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a good value, but the grinding aspect may require a significant time investment.

    • “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!”
    • “I've got more complaints that I just don't remember right now, I'm sure, and I'd like to be a fan, but I just have so many issues trying to play through it that it gets tedious, and unfortunately there's no modding scene, meaning no community fixes to any of these issues.”
    • “The scaling felt really fast and weird; I unlocked and could afford most things just doing tasks in the first area without grinding or farming repetitively. Most of my time was spent sweeping houses clean, waiting out the cops, and slowly opening and closing things.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability13 mentions

    Overall, players find the game to have high replayability, with many describing it as "infinitely replayable" due to its engaging content and missions. However, some users note that once fully upgraded, the replay value may diminish, and certain aspects can become repetitive over time. The addition of new content and varied missions helps maintain interest, but there are concerns about long-term engagement.

    • “Great game to waste time with great replayability.”
    • “🔲 infinitely replayable”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere2 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 original.

    • “Perfect atmospheric audio, and it can be scary.”
    • “I also preferred the colorful atmosphere of the first game; number 2 comes across too dark.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and lacks the charm that made the original so engaging.”
    • “The game’s environment is dull and uninspired, failing to create any sense of immersion.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively due to the absence of microtransactions and lootboxes, although some users feel that the overall approach may still be perceived as a cash grab.

    • “There are no microtransactions or loot boxes, which makes this even better.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without the need for additional purchases.”
    • “Honestly, it's just a cash grab.”
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Play time

17hMedian play time
19hAverage play time
5-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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