Dishonored vs Thief
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dishonored wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Thief is $0.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dishonored | Thief |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 65 |
| Quality | 96 | 72 |
| Value | 70 | 80 |
| Popularity | 39 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $2.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.6% positive | 75.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 529 | 44 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dishonored | Thief |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 8, 2012 | February 27, 2014 |
| Developers | Arkane Studios | Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | Feral Interactive (Mac), Eidos Interactive Corp. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB system RAM | — |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 9 GB | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) | — |
| Sound (minimum) | Windows compatible sound card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dishonored or Thief?
Dishonored won the comparison against Thief 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 Dishonored worth buying over Thief?
Based on the metrics, Dishonored 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC