Thief Simulator

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Thief Simulator is a stealth-based game that allows players to assume the role of a burglar. Plan and execute various burglaries, from residential homes to corporate offices, using a variety of tools and techniques. Evade detection, avoid alarm systems, and sell stolen goods to make a profit, but be careful, as the police may be on your tail.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,571 reviews

story247 positive mentions

stability193 negative mentions

story
986 mentions
25 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story in "Thief Simulator" is generally viewed as simplistic and somewhat underwhelming, often described as a series of tutorial-like missions that guide players through the mechanics of the game. While some players appreciate the basic narrative of repaying a debt to a crime family through various thefts, many feel that the story lacks depth and can become repetitive, with a desire for more engaging content and character development. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, but the storyline is often seen as a secondary aspect to the gameplay itself.
- “One of the best simulator games out there, great depth and actually a great story for a simulator game!”
- “The story is really fun, and there are several houses with stuff to steal when you've finished.”
- “I love this game so much: the graphics are good but not too good that your PC can't run it, the physics are good and the story is really good.”
- “The story is minimal.”
- “The story is pretty boring (though granted that's not what most people are here for).”
- “The story is not deep, but it doesn't need to be.”
gameplay
750 mentions
35 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Thief Simulator" has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging core mechanics, such as lock-picking and stealth, which create a satisfying thieving experience. However, criticisms often highlight the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop, clunky mechanics, and poor AI, leading to a sense of monotony over time. While the game offers a unique premise and enjoyable moments, it suffers from bugs and a lack of depth, making it feel less polished than expected.
- “Thief Simulator offers a rich and detailed gameplay experience, with a wide range of tools and techniques to master.”
- “The core gameplay loop of breaking in, stealing stuff, pawning it off, and buying better tools to steal more stuff had me spending my whole weekend just stealing stuff.”
- “With its realistic stealth mechanics, engaging progression system, and open-world sandbox, every heist feels like a tense and exhilarating challenge.”
- “The gameplay loop quickly becomes repetitive, as you perform the same tasks of breaking into houses and stealing valuables over and over again.”
- “The game suffers from repetitive mechanics, poor AI, and subpar graphics.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and is as simple as 'do this simple minigame to open this door and press E on everything'.”
graphics
353 mentions
37 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are decent but not outstanding, often feeling dated or lacking in detail. While some appreciate the visuals as functional and smooth, others criticize them for being bland or reminiscent of older titles, leading to performance issues even on lower settings. Overall, the graphics are seen as a secondary concern to gameplay, with many players enjoying the game despite its visual shortcomings.
- “The graphics are amazing and there is no lag whatsoever.”
- “This game has made my life last 2020; I was lost not hoping I would make it out, but this game saved me. It's so much fun and it's simple. It's not one of those underdone games; it's amazing and if you see negative reviews, those people have their opinions and you don't have to take my opinion, but this game is clean and amazing. The graphics are great; I will heavily endorse this game.”
- “Great game overall, except for the graphics which are too good and my PC can't keep up.”
- “The graphics are lackluster, with environments feeling bland and uninspired.”
- “The graphics are completely outdated even for 2018.”
- “The core gameplay loop of Thief Simulator is fun and addicting but completely ruined by hideous graphics, glaring bugs, and terrible AI.”
stability
199 mentions
2 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous players reporting a wide range of bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, such as AI issues, graphical problems, and mechanics that often feel unpolished. While many find the game enjoyable despite these flaws, the overall consensus is that it remains a "buggy mess," with some players expressing frustration over the frequency and severity of the issues encountered. Despite its fun elements, the game's stability issues detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed recommendations.
- “Gameplay is smooth, no glitches.”
- “This game runs great on a 2015 MacBook Air and I 100% support this wonderful game.”
- “Surprisingly no glitches, considering I'm using a 6GB RAM laptop to run it, and fun as all get out I must say.”
- “This game is a buggy mess and has issues that really shouldn't be in a stealth game.”
- “The game feels buggy almost all the time; I regret buying this game and now can't refund.”
- “The core gameplay (fun) is constantly interrupted by an unfair, broken, buggy game (not fun).”
grinding
144 mentions
1 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly in later stages where tasks like disassembling cars and farming for resources become monotonous. While some enjoy the initial gameplay and the thrill of heists, the overall sentiment suggests that the fun diminishes significantly as players are forced to engage in prolonged grinding to progress. Ultimately, the game is seen as enjoyable but marred by its grindy nature, leading to frustration for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “The abundance of extremely tedious, unfun, and repetitive mini-games brings down what would be a really fun robbing system.”
- “The game's concept is interesting and you get a lot of fun in your first few hours of the game, but later you will face much more challenging tasks, which are tedious and unoriginal.”
- “When I had to start grinding and hitting the same houses over and over, it lost all joy.”
humor
124 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding joy in its quirky bugs, goofy NPC behavior, and absurd scenarios, such as stealing while being completely unnoticed. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of gameplay, including funny glitches and the ridiculousness of certain mechanics, which contribute to an overall light-hearted and entertaining experience. Despite some frustrations with technical issues, the humor remains a significant draw for players, making it a fun and engaging title.
- “This is an amazing game with some intense and funny moments.”
- “I love how something funny happens when you throw bricks at NPCs.”
- “It's very funny that despite all the noise you make, if you just hide in a closet, security guards will be like 'seems ok, let's go back downstairs.'”
optimization
89 mentions
13 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent bugs, and frame rate issues even on high-end systems. While some users noted that the game could be enjoyable despite these flaws, the consensus is that it requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance the overall experience. Many recommend waiting for sales due to the game's current state of optimization.
- “Awesome game, legends updated the game and fixed the performance issues <3”
- “Fun, awesome graphics and well optimized for lower end PCs.”
- “Great game runs smoothly on max settings recommend it!”
- “Not worth buying full price because of a fair amount of bugs and performance issues in this game, but I'd say it's fair to get when it's on sale.”
- “The performance is rubbish, where the i5-9600k cannot run this game at 'high' settings, since it is optimized horribly.”
- “It has the potential to be a great game, but it needs more content and optimizations before I could recommend getting it.”
replayability
58 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players finding it highly enjoyable and offering various modes that enhance replay value, while others criticize it for a lack of content and monotonous gameplay after the initial playthrough. Many reviews highlight the potential for replayability through different modes and challenges, but also note that once players exhaust the available content, the incentive to replay diminishes significantly. Overall, while some aspects of the game encourage repeated play, many users feel that improvements are needed to sustain long-term engagement.
- “The game is very challenging and rewarding, with a lot of variety and replay value.”
- “Even though the story is on the shorter side, it's a fun story and the game has great replay value with a different mode which changes all the tenant routines, but there's also a hard mode as well, along with an added special tool you unlock and can purchase.”
- “Its not like Payday 2, but it is in my opinion a crazy fun game to play with its own little quirks that makes some robberies hilarious and it has great replay value.”
- “Was really a great game from the start but it doesn't save game properly so you will lose your progress and the replay value for me is quite poor.”
- “The gameplay loop becomes extremely monotonous even as you progress and by the time you're done with the campaign the only replay value is in achievement hunting.”
- “The mechanics are almost enjoyable, but replayability is non-existent.”
music
44 mentions
25 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the atmospheric and suspenseful tracks that enhance the stealth experience, while others criticize the new soundtrack as repetitive and lacking in quality compared to the previous version. Many users express a desire for the return of the old music and iconic voice acting, indicating that the current audio design detracts from their overall enjoyment. Overall, while the music serves its purpose in gameplay, it is often seen as a weak point that could benefit from improvement.
- “The suspense, the music when you're sneaking in the dark in a house while looking for those expensive goods.”
- “The soundtrack so far was nice, the stealth music fit the mood well as did the car radio.”
- “Very good game, the music that played when in a house whilst trying to go undetected added to the nerves of the game.”
- “Best game ever so fun bring the old pawn shop guy back and change the old music back the new one sucks 9/10 10/10 if music and pawn shop guy was back.”
- “Good idea with hauntingly bad music, 0 effort voice acting, and an uninspired art style.”
- “The soundtrack is bland elevator music.”
monetization
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with players reporting excessive in-game advertisements and a perception of it being a cash grab. Users express frustration over the developers' lack of accountability regarding advertising practices and unfulfilled promises, leading to a negative overall impression of the game's financial model.
- “The game is free to play, but it does include microtransactions.”
- “While the game is free, there are optional microtransactions available.”
- “It's great that the game is free, although it does feature some microtransactions.”
- “It's an okay game, but the publisher keeps spamming us with ads.”
- “But after their crooked bait-and-switch advertising, and zero follow-through on providing VR as promised, I cannot recommend this game at all.”
- “This game is as sloppy and stinks of cash grabbing as it can be.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its well-designed environments and effective lighting, contributing to a thrilling and immersive experience. While the music enhances the overall ambiance, some players find the NPC animations and lack of voice acting to detract from the immersion, making the atmosphere feel somewhat stiff. Despite minor bugs and questionable game mechanics, the overall presentation is considered beautiful and enjoyable.
- “The environments are well-designed and detailed, and the lighting effects add to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Enjoyable music, great overall atmosphere.”
- “Overall, the atmosphere is beautifully presented and the game is enjoyable.”
- “NPCs have very generic and merely a few animations; there is hardly any voice acting in the game. The whole atmosphere in the game feels stiff, as if you're playing a fan-made sandbox game.”
- “Mini and main stories fail to develop an actual atmosphere for the game.”
- “The environments are well-designed and detailed, but the lighting effects do not significantly enhance the overall atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of narrative depth and character development, leaving players feeling that the engaging premise is not fully realized through its characters.
- “🤷‍♂️ Lack of narrative depth: While the game provides an engaging premise, it lacks significant narrative depth or character development.”
- “Lacks significant narrative depth or character development.”
emotional
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth, with a story that feels tedious and primarily serves as a vehicle for monetization and skill progression. Additionally, gameplay mechanics, such as parking strategies, detract from the overall emotional engagement, suggesting a focus on practicality over narrative connection.
- “The story is boring and feels like a ploy to push you into spending more money on ridiculous upgrades.”
- “It just feels like a grind, forcing you to level up your skills in a specific way to progress, rather than engaging you emotionally.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or the narrative.”