Contraband Police vs Thief Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thief Simulator wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Thief Simulator is R$79.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Contraband Police | Thief Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 52 |
| Quality | 88 | 72 |
| Value | 43 | 74 |
| Popularity | 36 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 89.99 | R$ 10.26 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 88.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 274 | 302 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Contraband Police | Thief Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 8, 2023 | November 9, 2018 |
| Developers | Crazy Rocks | Noble Muffins |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A. | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (6GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1050 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Contraband Police or Thief Simulator?
Thief Simulator won the comparison against Contraband Police based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Contraband Police worth buying over Thief Simulator?
Based on the metrics, Thief Simulator won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Thief Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC