Underplayed Gems

Thief Simulator (2018)

Thief Simulator cover
Developer
Noble Muffins
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 39,445 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You methodically case houses, pick locks, and swipe valuables in a low-stakes, playful sandbox where the fantasy of being a sneaky thief takes priority over tension or consequences.

stealthsandboxmethodicalcasuallightheartedopen worldsimulationcrime fantasy

What players say

Players enjoy the core heist loop of scouting and stealing, but many say the game becomes highly repetitive after the first few hours or once the story ends. Players are split on the NPCs and bugs: some find the janky pathing and unfair difficulty frustrating, while others embrace it as part of the charm.

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Screenshots

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