Trials of the Thief-Taker (2017)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, text-driven historical roleplay where careful decisions shape a morally grey life in 18th-century London.

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What players say

Players are split on this Choice of Games title. Many praise the setting and replay value but agree the story feels disjointed and the ending is abrupt, with few interesting characters or romance options.

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