Games Like Thief II: The Metal Age

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 51.3%, Steampunk 28% ★, First-Person 5.7%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Immersive Sim 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of Thief with its focus on verticality, supernatural stealth, and multiple ways to approach every objective.

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 50.2%, Steampunk 28.2% ★, First-Person 6.5%, Immersive Sim 4.8%, Atmospheric 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's immersive-sim mechanics with even more complex level design and diverse stealth-oriented powers.

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 40.6%, Classic 22% ★, Steampunk 14.7% ★, Immersive Sim 4.9%, First-Person 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same foundational stealth gameplay and atmospheric world-building that defined the series.

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 42.9%, Steampunk 25.4% ★, Immersive Sim 14.5%, First-Person 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Often described as a spiritual successor to Thief, it perfectly blends Victorian-era aesthetics with deep, systemic stealth gameplay.

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 49.4%, Steampunk 17.3% ★, Classic 13.3% ★, Immersive Sim 3.7%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the series' legacy with a strong emphasis on light-based stealth and a haunting, atmospheric narrative.

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Stealth 35.9%, Classic 29.8% ★, Cult Classic 12.1% ★, Immersive Sim 11.1%, First-Person 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic immersive sim that shares the same design philosophy of allowing players to choose between stealth, combat, or hacking.

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. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but 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...

Why similar: Stealth 69.6%, Immersive 5.8% ★, Immersive Sim 5.1%, First-Person 4.4%, Story Rich 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the immersive-sim experience with excellent stealth-oriented level design and a rich, cyberpunk atmosphere.

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 47.8%, Steampunk 26.9% ★, First-Person 6.3%, Immersive Sim 6.1%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A refined, standalone experience that focuses on high-stakes stealth and creative gadget usage within the Dishonored universe.

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 64.5%, Classic 21.7% ★, Cult Classic 6.4% ★, Action 2.2%, Atmospheric 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the 'social stealth' and complex, non-linear level design that makes planning and executing a heist so satisfying.

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 36.7%, Immersive Sim 24.2%, First-Person 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, this immersive sim offers the same level of player freedom and environmental interaction that makes Thief so rewarding.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 38.9%, Atmospheric 14.4%, First-Person 10%, Dark 8.5%, FPS 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary title that heavily influenced the immersive-sim genre, featuring intense atmosphere and deep RPG mechanics.

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 63.7%, Steampunk 14.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure stealth game that emphasizes vertical movement and avoiding detection, much like the classic Thief games.

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

Why similar: Immersive Sim 43%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Action 8%, FPS 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This remake of the classic immersive sim provides a dense, atmospheric environment where exploration and resource management are key.

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.

Why similar: Classic 41.5% ★, Immersive Sim 15.9%, First-Person 10.4%, Stealth 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Dishonored, this dungeon-crawling immersive sim features the same tactile, interactive world design.

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.

Why similar: Classic 29.2% ★, Stealth 25.3%, First-Person 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Fantasy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it features the same first-person physics and environmental interaction that made the Thief engine so special.

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 61.1%, Immersive Sim 18.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Dark 3.3%, Story Rich 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated love letter to the Thief series that focuses entirely on the thrill of breaking into secure locations and stealing loot.

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 69%, Classic 23.5% ★, Action 2.7%, First-Person 1.4%, Great Soundtrack 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that emphasizes patience, disguise, and silent infiltration over brute force.

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 71.9%, Steampunk 14.4% ★, First-Person 4.9%, Dark 2.2%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Despite being a reboot, it retains the core first-person stealth and thievery mechanics that fans of the original series appreciate.

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Stealth 66.7%, Classic 22.3% ★, Immersive 4% ★, Atmospheric 2.8%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for third-person stealth, featuring advanced light and sound mechanics that mirror the core systems of Thief.

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 64%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.2%, First-Person 6.1%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers highly detailed, multi-path levels that reward players for finding hidden routes and avoiding direct confrontation.

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 71.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Story Rich 4.7%, Fantasy 3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel improves upon the original with more polished stealth mechanics and larger, more intricate environments.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 46.3% ★, Immersive Sim 20.4%, Cult Classic 13.3% ★, First-Person 6%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original immersive sim that set the stage for the genre's focus on environmental storytelling and systemic gameplay.

DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.

Why similar: Stealth 58.9%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, First-Person 9.9%, FPS 4.4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim encourages experimentation and stealthy approaches to assassinating targets within a highly interactive environment.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Cult Classic 29.1% ★, Classic 26.6% ★, Stealth 14.2%, Immersive 8.6% ★, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep RPG with strong immersive-sim elements that allows for stealth-heavy builds and complex narrative choices.

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Stealth 70.9%, Classic 24.3% ★, Action 2.2%, Atmospheric 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the modern stealth genre, focusing on shadows and sound as primary survival tools.

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 77.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%, Action 4.2%, Story Rich 3.2%

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Stealth 72.2%, Classic 17% ★, Action 3.1%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Dark 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its dark, gritty atmosphere and focus on methodical, silent assassinations in complex environments.

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

Why similar: Steampunk 43.5% ★, Classic 33.5% ★, Cult Classic 10.4% ★, Atmospheric 3.8%, Story Rich 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the unique steampunk-fantasy aesthetic and deep world-building that makes the world of Thief so compelling.

Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller narrative with paranormal psychic abilities, stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight brings a new dimension to stealth action games, giving players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities.

Why similar: Stealth 40.1%, Classic 25.3% ★, Cult Classic 18.6% ★, Action 12.9%, Story Rich 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic action-stealth game that incorporates psychic abilities to navigate levels and bypass security.

You are Jillian Cleary: an ex-spy on the run, framed for treason and hunted by your former agency. You must move in secret, survive off the grid, and find a way to clear your name. Old friends and new allies will lend their support; but with the eyes of the world upon you, who can you trust?

Why similar: Stealth 65.2%, Immersive Sim 14.8%, First-Person 8.6%, Story Rich 3.3%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist stealth-focused immersive sim that captures the tension of avoiding guards in a dystopian setting.

THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS

Why similar: Classic 60.8% ★, First-Person 10.5%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 6%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: Classic 67.8% ★, Atmospheric 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Medieval 4.3%, Fantasy 3.9%

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 65.7%, Classic 29.4% ★, Action 2.4%, Atmospheric 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 70.3%, First-Person 9.2%, Immersive Sim 8.8%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Action 2.5%

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Classic 58.6% ★, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Fantasy 3.8%

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Stealth 95.5%, Atmospheric 1.7%, Action 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Great Soundtrack 0.3%

Infiltrate secure locations across the globe in this stealth-action thriller. Uncover a global conspiracy and stop a deadly bio-terror attack in the second game of the award-winning Splinter Cell series.

Why similar: Stealth 79.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Story Rich 5.9%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 81.3%, Story Rich 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Action 3.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.

Why similar: Classic 64.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action 5.9%, Fantasy 3%

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 74.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Fantasy 4.4%, Medieval 4.2%, Story Rich 2.2%

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Stealth 53.4%, Classic 12.1% ★, First-Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Story Rich 4.4%

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Stealth 93.2%, Action 2.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Story Rich 1%

Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.

Why similar: Stealth 54.3%, Immersive Sim 15.7%, Classic 12% ★, First-Person 4.8%, FPS 3.9%

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 74.4%, First-Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

The Most Mysterious Secret Service Agency of WWII This is a third-person stealth-action game describing the activities of the SMERSH, the most mysterious secret service agency of World War II. Moment of Truth is a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies.

Why similar: Stealth 93.8%, Action 6.2%

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: Classic 73.1% ★, First-Person 8.6%, Action 8.2%, FPS 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 93.1%, Action 3%, Atmospheric 2%, Singleplayer 1%, Story Rich 0.7%

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Stealth 91.8%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 61.8%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Dark 4%, Action 2.9%

The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

Why similar: Stealth 64.8%, Classic 23.3% ★, Action 4.6%, Story Rich 4.2%, Adventure 1.2%

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 94%, Action 2.2%, Atmospheric 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Dark 0.5%

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 79.7%, Medieval 5.6%, Action 4.4%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Dark 1.9%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: First-Person 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Action 17.4%, FPS 11.1%, Dark 10.6%

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt...

Why similar: Classic 45.9% ★, Stealth 34.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Action 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Steampunk 52.6% ★, Classic 33.2% ★, Action 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 2%

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 82.6%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 3.8%, FPS 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Classic 36.6% ★, Stealth 36%, Cult Classic 15.2% ★, Action 3.7%, First-Person 2.9%