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24 games like Thief Simulator (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Thief Simulator 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: Crime Scene Cleaner, which both stealth, crime and atmospheric.
- Thief Simulator is tagged Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person, Open World, Adventure, Heist 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Thief Simulator
The five things Steam players tag Thief Simulator with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Simulation
- Stealth
- Singleplayer
- Crime
- First-Person
| Reception | on Steam (88% of 39,806) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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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Crime Scene Cleaner
Why it matched: both stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Crime and First-Person; published by the same company.
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Crime Scene Cleaner at a glance Released 2024 Studio President Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 34,147 Price $21.89 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (98% of 34,147)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: Simulation, Crime, Gore, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $21.89 — $1.90 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationCrimeFirst-PersonFunnyRealisticExplorationIndieStealth
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Immersive Sim and Exploration; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 9,129)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationImmersive SimExplorationRealisticFirst-PersonSandboxFPS
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Drug Dealer Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, crime and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Crime and Indie; released around the same time (2020).
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Drug Dealer Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio Byterunners Player sentiment 86% positive of 21,029 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (86% of 21,029)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: Simulation, Crime, Action, Indie, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationCrimeIndieFirst-PersonRealisticSandboxFunny
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Far Cry 4
Why it matched: both open world, stealth and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Stealth; released around the same time (2014).
Fight to liberate a war-torn Himalayan region in this open world FPS. Wield a deadly arsenal, dominate land and sky with gyrocopters and war elephants, and take on enemy territory solo or in co-op.
Far Cry 4 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 85% positive of 73,512 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 73,512)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, Action, FPS, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:FPSFirst-PersonStealthExplorationSandboxRPG
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Watch Dogs 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Crime and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.
Watch Dogs 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Romania Player sentiment 82% positive of 101,471 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 101,471)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime
Why players like it: Open World, Hacking, Illuminati, Multiplayer, Parkour — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report visual glitches, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:StealthCrimeSandboxFunnyFPS
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Far Cry 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Realistic.
You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...
Far Cry 2 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 76% positive of 18,720 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (76% of 18,720)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:FPSFirst-PersonRealisticSandboxStealthExplorationImmersive Sim
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world, stealth and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Immersive Sim, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:Immersive SimFPSFirst-PersonExplorationStealthRPG
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theHunter: Call of the Wild
Why it matched: both open world and stealth; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, FPS and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
theHunter: Call of the Wild at a glance Released 2017 Studio Expansive Worlds Player sentiment 89% positive of 202,234 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 202,234)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Stealth, First-Person
Why players like it: Hunting, Open World, Multiplayer, Nature, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:StealthFPSSandboxSimulationRealisticFirst-PersonImmersive Sim
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PAYDAY The Heist
Why it matched: both stealth and crime; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Heist and Crime.
Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”
PAYDAY The Heist at a glance Released 2011 Studio OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. Player sentiment 93% positive of 40,968 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 40,968)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Co-op, Heist, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:FPSHeistCrimeFirst-PersonStealthSimulationRPGIndie
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Used Cars Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 player tags including Immersive Sim, Simulation and Realistic; published by the same company.
Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox!
Used Cars Simulator at a glance Released 2026 Studio DreamWay Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 1,206 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (80% of 1,206)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: Early Access, Driving, Immersive Sim, Trading, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:Immersive SimSimulationRealisticExplorationSandboxFirst-PersonCrime
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Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Crime and Realistic.
Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!
Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator at a glance Released 2023 Studio Nils Jakrins Player sentiment 79% positive of 18,679 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 18,679)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Crime
Why players like it: Adventure, Driving, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $3.74 — $16.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationCrimeRealisticRPGSandboxExplorationFPS
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Ravenfield
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sandbox and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Ravenfield at a glance Released 2017 Studio SteelRaven7 Player sentiment 97% positive of 79,971 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 79,971)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, War, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:FPSSandboxFirst-PersonFunnySimulationIndieRealistic
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Teardown
Why it matched: both open world and crime; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, First-Person and Heist; released around the same time (2022).
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Teardown at a glance Released 2022 Studio Tuxedo Labs Player sentiment 96% positive of 135,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 135,539)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Destruction, Physics, Sandbox, Voxel, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SandboxFirst-PersonHeistRealisticSimulationIndieImmersive Sim
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sandbox; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 38,510)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Sandbox, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationRealisticSandboxFirst-PersonImmersive SimIndie
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Dishonored 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Immersive Sim; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 66,755)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Stealth, First-Person, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:StealthFirst-PersonImmersive SimExplorationHeist
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Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world, stealth and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Exploration and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 41,126)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:First-PersonExplorationFPSStealthRPG
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Hitman: Blood Money
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Sandbox and Crime.
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.
Hitman: Blood Money at a glance Released 2006 Studio Feral Interactive Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,066 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 16,066)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:StealthSandboxCrimeFirst-PersonSimulation
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Stealth, Sandbox and First-Person.
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,890 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,890)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 4 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $8.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:StealthSandboxFirst-PersonFPSCrime
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Mafia III
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Crime, Stealth and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).
After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.
Mafia III at a glance Released 2016 Studio Aspyr Player sentiment 57% positive of 64,036 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (57% of 64,036)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime
Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:CrimeStealthSandboxFPS
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Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, crime and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Crime, Stealth and Sandbox; released around the same time (2020).
After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hangar 13 Player sentiment 57% positive of 64,063 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (57% of 64,063)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime
Why players like it: Crime, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:CrimeStealthSandboxFPS
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PowerWash Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Sandbox; released around the same time (2022).
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator at a glance Released 2022 Studio FuturLab Player sentiment 96% positive of 58,640 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 58,640)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationFirst-PersonSandboxFunnyImmersive SimRealisticIndie
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PC Building Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Immersive Sim and Sandbox; released around the same time (2019).
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
PC Building Simulator at a glance Released 2019 Studio Claudiu Kiss Player sentiment 93% positive of 52,742 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 52,742)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:SimulationImmersive SimSandboxFirst-PersonRealisticFunnyIndie
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Medieval Dynasty
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Immersive Sim, Sandbox and RPG; released around the same time (2021).
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Medieval Dynasty at a glance Released 2021 Studio Render Cube Player sentiment 90% positive of 52,077 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 52,077)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Crafting, Building, Multiplayer, Co-op, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Thief Simulator:Immersive SimSandboxRPGSimulationRealisticFirst-Person
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Garry's Mod
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Funny and First-Person.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod at a glance Released 2006 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 1,261,793 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 1,261,793)
Matches Thief Simulator on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, First-Person
Why players like it: Sandbox, Moddable, Multiplayer, Physics, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Thief Simulator: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Thief Simulator:SandboxFunnyFirst-PersonFPSSimulationIndieRealisticExploration
Common questions
What game is most like Thief Simulator?
Crime Scene Cleaner, on the evidence we have. It both stealth, crime 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 Simulator" 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 Simulator. 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.