Pilfer (2020)

Developer: Sokpop Collective
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 49 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, atmospheric stealth experience where you sneak through a small town, observing NPC routines and pilfering items for a leaderboard score.

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What players say

Players finish Pilfer in under two hours, often in less than an hour, and split on whether its minimal stealth systems are charming or too shallow. The lockpicking is simple, lighting makes interiors hard to see at night, and NPC schedules matter but many homes stay empty.

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