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Crime SimulatorVSThief Simulator

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Crime Simulator

Crime Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationSingleplayerMultiplayerLife Sim +14
Quality
68Popularity
31Value
72
SteamBest price· Steam
−50% $7.49
Buy
VS
Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerSandboxExploration +13
Quality
72Popularity
37Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 7 days
−90% $1.92
Buy

Winner

Thief Simulator wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Kinguin
6
Crime Simulator
6 of 14 metrics
Thief Simulator
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.49 -
$1.92 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.96 -
$1.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
113 price changes Wins
69 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive -
88.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.4K -
37.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K -
33.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
4.4K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
690 Wins
489 -
Steam Recommendations
6.3K -
37.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
65 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2025 Wins
Nov 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCrime Simulator

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleThief Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Crime Simulator
Thief Simulator

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Crime Simulator

Crime Simulator

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $7.49Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +59% $11.93View
GamersGate
GamersGate +100% $14.99View
Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.92Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Crime Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

82% positive (6,360 reviews): mostly positive
6,360 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$7.49: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($6.96)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 99% in recent days
1,219 concurrent players: solid base

Thief Simulator

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (37,521 reviews): very positive reception
37,521 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.92: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.77)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

415 concurrent players: smaller but active
37,521 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsCrime SimulatorThief Simulator
Release date
June 17, 2025
November 9, 2018
Developers
CookieDev
Noble Muffins
Publishers
PlayWay S.A., Ultimate Games S.A.
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
65
33

Crime Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for Online CO-OP

Thief Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1050
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Which is better: Crime Simulator or Thief Simulator?

Thief Simulator won the comparison against Crime Simulator 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 Crime Simulator 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. Crime Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC

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