Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Thief Gold (1999) (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Thief Gold (1999) on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Thief: Deadly Shadows, which both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Thief Gold (1999) is tagged Stealth, Classic, First-Person, Atmospheric, Steampunk, Immersive Sim, Action, Horror by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Stealth, Steampunk and First-Person; published by the same company.
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79 StealthSteampunkFirst-PersonClassicDarkStory RichImmersive SimHorror
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Arx Fatalis
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including First-Person, Dark Fantasy and Classic.
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Arx Fatalis at a glance Released 2002 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 2,634 Price $4.99 First-PersonDark FantasyClassicImmersive SimFantasyStory RichExplorationHorror
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Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including First-Person, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy.
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic at a glance Released 2006 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 11,795 Price $9.99 First-PersonFantasyDark FantasyClassicStealthMedievalStory RichImmersive Sim
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Dishonored
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Steampunk; released around the same time (2012).
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Dishonored at a glance Released 2012 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 98% positive of 88,064 Price $9.99 StealthFirst-PersonSteampunkStory RichDarkImmersive SimFantasy
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Medieval.
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance Released 2019 Studio Asobo Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 71,473 Price $39.99 Story RichStealthMedievalDarkHorrorDark Fantasy
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Classic and Moddable; released around the same time (2009).
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99 FantasyClassicModdableFirst-PersonCult ClassicExplorationStory RichMedieval
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Moddable and First-Person; released around the same time (2009).
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,982 Price $14.99 FantasyModdableFirst-PersonExplorationStory RichMedievalClassicDark Fantasy
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Moddable and First-Person; released around the same time (2009).
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition, released in 2009.---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios® Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,989 Price $19.99 FantasyModdableFirst-PersonExplorationStory RichMedievalClassicDark Fantasy
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Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Steampunk.
From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,351 Price $29.99 StealthFirst-PersonSteampunkStory RichImmersive SimDarkFantasy
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Dark; released around the same time (2010).
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99 HorrorFirst-PersonDarkStealthExplorationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Moddable and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 376,171 Price $39.99 FantasyModdableStory RichFirst-PersonStealthClassic
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Dishonored 2
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Steampunk; released around the same time (2016).
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Dishonored 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 66,755 Price $29.99 StealthFirst-PersonSteampunkStory RichImmersive SimExploration
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Classic and Immersive Sim; published by the same company.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 StealthClassicImmersive SimCult ClassicStory RichFirst-PersonModdable
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Dark Fantasy.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 Story RichHorrorDark FantasyDarkStealth
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FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Classic; released around the same time (2016).
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance Released 2016 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 95% positive of 14,266 Price $20.99 Story RichFantasyClassicCult ClassicSteampunkMedievalExploration
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BioShock Remastered
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.
BioShock Remastered at a glance Released 2016 Studio 2K Boston Player sentiment 83% positive of 64,900 Price $4.99 Story RichHorrorFirst-PersonSteampunkDarkClassicImmersive Sim
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Gothic 3
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Medieval and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Gothic 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 82% positive of 12,375 Price $19.99 FantasyMedievalStory RichClassicFirst-PersonDark FantasyExploration
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Immersive Sim, Horror and First-Person.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Immersive SimHorrorFirst-PersonStory RichExplorationStealth
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Story Rich.
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 FantasyExplorationStory RichDarkFirst-PersonHorror
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We Happy Few
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Horror and Stealth.
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.
We Happy Few at a glance Released 2018 Studio Compulsion Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,772 Price $59.99 First-PersonHorrorStealthExplorationDarkStory Rich
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Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Story Rich and Exploration.
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99 First-PersonStory RichExplorationStealthHorrorDark
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Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99 Story RichHorrorDarkDark FantasyFantasy
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Classic and Immersive Sim.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 StealthClassicImmersive SimCult ClassicStory RichFirst-PersonModdable
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BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Steampunk.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99 Story RichHorrorSteampunkFirst-PersonClassicImmersiveDark
Common questions
What game is most like Thief Gold (1999)?
Thief: Deadly Shadows, on the evidence we have. It both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Thief Gold (1999)" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Thief Gold (1999). Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.