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Thief

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Immersive stealth gameplay
  • Atmospheric dark city setting
  • Varied difficulty customization
  • Large levels with secrets
  • Skill-based progression

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear level design
  • Some technical bugs and glitches
  • Story considered weak or average
  • Loading screens between areas
  • Limited combat and weapon variety

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Last update: 18/09/2026