Crime SimulatorVSThief Simulator VR
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Crime Simulator
Better Deal· Kinguin
Thief Simulator VR
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Crime Simulator wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Crime Simulator
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Thief Simulator VR
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Crime Simulator
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 VR
Recommended
- OS *: 32/64-bit Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD equivalent or greater
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD equivalent or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: Standard
- Additional Notes: VR support is required
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Crime Simulator or Thief Simulator VR?
Crime Simulator won the comparison against Thief Simulator VR 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 VR?
Based on the metrics, Crime 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: Jul 19, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC