Games Like Thief

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.

Why similar: Stealth 59.5%, Steampunk 14% ★, Assassins 9.2% ★, First-Person 5.7%, Dark 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim shares the same DNA as Thief, offering deep first-person stealth mechanics and supernatural abilities in a rich, steampunk-inspired world.

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.

Why similar: Stealth 55.3%, Steampunk 13.4% ★, Assassins 10.2% ★, First-Person 6.2%, Parkour 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's mechanics with more complex level design and multiple ways to approach objectives through stealth or combat.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Stealth 73.2%, Steampunk 11.4% ★, First-Person 5.6%, Atmospheric 2%, Dark 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive version of the original classic, it provides the foundational stealth gameplay and gothic atmosphere that inspired the 2014 reboot.

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.

Why similar: Stealth 73.3%, Steampunk 11.1% ★, First-Person 3.8%, Dark 3.5%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry bridges the gap between the classic titles and modern design, featuring the iconic Shalebridge Cradle level which is a masterclass in atmospheric horror.

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Why similar: Stealth 71.7%, Steampunk 14.7% ★, First-Person 4.9%, Dark 2.2%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, it refines the stealth mechanics and level design of the original with a stronger focus on mechanical gadgets.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 66.4%, Assassins 9.7% ★, Steampunk 6.4% ★, Parkour 6.4%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on pure, unforgiving stealth and vertical level navigation, mirroring the tension of being a lone infiltrator in a hostile city.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Stealth 62.9%, Steampunk 15.9% ★, First-Person 7.1%, Dark 5.8%, Atmospheric 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 'Thief-like' game that perfectly captures the dark, Victorian-era stealth atmosphere and immersive sim mechanics of the original genre pioneers.

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Stealth 66.9%, Assassins 12.2% ★, Parkour 7.4%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the stealth-focused gameplay of its predecessor with more polished movement and expanded environmental interaction.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Stealth 83.7%, First-Person 4.5%, Action 4.1%, FPS 2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person stealth with deep RPG elements and a cyberpunk aesthetic that rewards players for finding non-lethal paths through missions.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Stealth 77.9%, First-Person 6.4%, Action 4.4%, Atmospheric 2.9%, Open World 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers highly detailed, multi-layered environments that encourage creative stealth approaches and exploration similar to the Thief series.

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.

Why similar: Stealth 53.2%, First-Person 13.1%, Horror 8.2%, Action 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional immersive sim that provides a dense, atmospheric environment where stealth is a viable and rewarding playstyle for survival.

In this stealth-action thriller, a terrorist group known as the Engineers launches the Blacklist, a series of escalating attacks on US interests. Only one man can stop them: legendary covert agent Sam Fisher.

Why similar: Stealth 88.5%, Action 4.7%, Parkour 2.2%, Adventure 1.7%, First-Person 1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-stakes, gadget-focused stealth experience that emphasizes movement and tactical planning in a modern setting.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Stealth 77.9%, Assassins 13.3% ★, Action 3.7%, Adventure 2.6%, Atmospheric 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized stealth game that utilizes light and shadow mechanics, forcing players to move between shadows to remain undetected.

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Stealth 73%, Assassins 16.7% ★, Action 4.1%, Open World 2.4%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern stealth sandboxes, offering unparalleled freedom in how you infiltrate locations and eliminate targets.

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 55.5%, Steampunk 13.4% ★, Assassins 9.4% ★, First-Person 6.3%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that offers a more focused, refined stealth experience within the beloved Dishonored universe.

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Stealth 82.9%, Assassins 9.9% ★, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Adventure 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a more linear, narrative-driven approach to the Hitman formula that aligns well with the cinematic feel of Thief (2014).

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Stealth 78.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Atmospheric 3.7%, Action 2.3%, Medieval 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming but tense stealth-adventure loop where you play as a small mouse navigating a dangerous world, emphasizing avoidance over combat.

Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.

Why similar: Stealth 67.3%, Heist 9.6% ★, First-Person 7.5%, Open World 3.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core fantasy of breaking into homes, scouting for loot, and avoiding detection in a modern suburban setting.

Filcher is a first-person 2.5D noir stealth game. As Sporey the master thief, break into guarded buildings to steal from the wealthy and corrupt, using only your senses, your wits, and a handful of tools and gadgets.

Why similar: Stealth 78.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Dark 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Action 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated love letter to the classic Thief games, focusing entirely on the thrill of breaking into secure locations to steal valuables.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Stealth 41.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Horror 12.9%, Action 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game that emphasizes investigation and stealthy navigation through a dark, atmospheric city.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Stealth 88.1%, Assassins 5.5% ★, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 1%, Atmospheric 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it is arguably the best stealth game ever made, perfectly capturing the feeling of being a silent predator in the dark.

The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!

Why similar: Stealth 65.3%, Heist 10.1% ★, First-Person 8.2%, Action 4.3%, Open World 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original simulator with more gadgets, larger maps, and improved stealth mechanics for the aspiring digital burglar.

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.

Why similar: Stealth 48%, Dark 11.5%, Open World 9.2%, Action 8.6%, Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-heavy, the game's dark, oppressive atmosphere and focus on navigating a dangerous city at night will appeal to fans of the Thief aesthetic.

Shadwen is a 3rd person stealth-action game where the only rule is to remain unseen. Stay hidden - or the ruthless guards will kill you on sight!

Why similar: Stealth 69.5%, Assassins 11.8% ★, Action 5.4%, Adventure 3.9%, Dark 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth game that emphasizes time-manipulation and vertical movement, allowing for creative approaches to avoiding guards.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: First-Person 23.6%, Action 20.1%, Horror 17.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The remake of this classic immersive sim shares the atmospheric, first-person exploration and environmental storytelling found in the Thief series.

Sneak Thief is a first person, shooter, strategy, stealth and puzzle game that lets you choose how you want to play. Use your wits and expertise to setup and perform heists whether that be by using brute force to smash your way through or by getting away without making a sound.

Why similar: Stealth 74.2%, Heist 9.3% ★, First-Person 7.2%, Action 4.8%, Horror 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but mechanically sound stealth game that focuses on the core loop of infiltration and theft.

Inherit the role of a mythical thief and pull off the heist of the century in Abermore, a first-person RPG where stealth is your key to fame and fortune. You have 18 days to ransack houses, sell stolen loot, acquire new gear and form alliances to prepare for the ultimate heist.

Why similar: Stealth 60.2%, Heist 12.4% ★, First-Person 8.3%, Dark 6.2%, Assassins 4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A first-person heist game that blends immersive sim elements with a unique, procedurally generated approach to thievery.

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

Why similar: Stealth 72.7%, Assassins 8.9% ★, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.6%, Parkour 4.3%

Thick as Thieves is a stealth-action heist game, playable solo or with a partner in crime in co-op multiplayer. Master the art of thievery through cunning gameplay across a 4-hour campaign in this dynamic new take on stealth.

Why similar: Stealth 67.4%, Heist 12.5% ★, First-Person 8.4%, Steampunk 4.6% ★, Action 4%

Play as Jean, a thief with the mystical power of morphing with the shadows. Creating yourself an improbable path in the dark and carefully dealing with guards in the light, you will try to steal back your deceased brother’s paintings. Do you have what it takes to avenge his legacy?

Why similar: Stealth 79.9%, Dark 10.8%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 82.6%, Assassins 11% ★, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Atmospheric 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the foundation for tactical, stealth-based infiltration and disguise mechanics.

DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.

Why similar: Stealth 69.9%, Dark 10.8%, Action 5.2%, Horror 4.1%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game featuring a vampire protagonist, focusing on using supernatural abilities to remain unseen in a modern, shadowy world.

Step into the shadows in Thief VR. You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Baron Northcrest and shaped by the streets. Use VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the City's forces. Your goal? A relic in Northcrest's vault, which uncovers a far greater artifact with a powerful legacy.

Why similar: Stealth 50.1%, Assassins 15.2% ★, Heist 12.3% ★, First-Person 10.2%, Action 5.8%

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.

Why similar: Stealth 81.5%, Assassins 9.9% ★, Action 3.8%, Dark 1.4%, First-Person 1.4%

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.

Why similar: Stealth 82.3%, First-Person 5.1%, Action 4%, FPS 2.6%, RPG 2%

Deus Ex: The Fall is set in 2027– a golden era for science, technology and human augmentation, but also a time of great social divide and global conspiracy. Powerful corporations have seized control from governments and command the drug supply needed by augmented humans to survive.

Why similar: Stealth 77%, First-Person 7.5%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 3.6%, RPG 2%

Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.

Why similar: Stealth 57.7%, Assassins 15.2% ★, Parkour 10.6%, Open World 4.4%, Action 4.2%

In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.

Why similar: Stealth 60.2%, Open World 14%, Action 10.8%, Parkour 6.4%, Adventure 4.5%

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 44%, First-Person 27.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%

A thrilling first-person action-stealth game. Play as Dana, the inventor thief, and use your gadgets to fulfill your task; retrieving a special artifact from a private art collection in a mysterious palazzo.

Why similar: Stealth 69.6%, Action 9.9%, First-Person 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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.

Why similar: Stealth 82%, Assassins 9.7% ★, Action 4.5%, First-Person 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Stealth 72.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Open World 5.1%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 3.7%

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.

Why similar: Stealth 52.9%, First-Person 10.9%, Open World 6.8%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 6.4%

Join honorable thief Ebizo on the streets of Mikado, and put your thieving skills to the test! Will you walk the path of honor for the sake of family? The choice is yours to make.

Why similar: Stealth 87.8%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.

Why similar: Stealth 56.8%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 4.6%

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Stealth 50.4%, Assassins 20.4% ★, Parkour 8.5%, Steampunk 6.5% ★, Open World 4.6%

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Action 34.9%, Parkour 25.2%, Adventure 21.5%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion.

Why similar: Stealth 69.4%, Assassins 8.4% ★, Parkour 6%, Open World 5%, Action 3.6%

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Stealth 59.2%, Assassins 9.9% ★, Open World 7.4%, Action 7%, Parkour 5.6%

Winter Ember is an immersive stealth action game that casts you into the role of Arthur Artorias, the faceless man. Step into the shadows and uncover a mysterious plot that saw your family torn from the history books. On the first night of winter, you unsheath your blade and seek vengeance.

Why similar: Stealth 60.1%, Assassins 12.2% ★, Dark 8.6%, Heist 8.2% ★, Action 5%

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Stealth 58.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 15.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.5%

ROGAN: The Thief in the Castle is a VR adventure game.Players experience the thrilling life of a thief who has sneaked into a medieval castle full of guards. You will require cunning to survive and make your way through the castle as you use everything a thief has at their disposal: pickpocketing, stealing, hiding, creating distractions,...

Why similar: Stealth 69.7%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Medieval 3.9%

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Stealth 69.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Horror 9.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Action 2.5%

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Stealth 64.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 8.4%, Open World 6.3%, Dark 3.4%

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: Steampunk 34.1% ★, First-Person 19.8%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Dark 7.8%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Stealth 90.5%, Action 3%, Assassins 2.7% ★, Adventure 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Stealth 55.9%, Assassins 14% ★, Parkour 9.6%, Action 5%, Adventure 3.9%