Gold Mining Simulator vs Thief Simulator 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Gold Mining Simulator wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Gold Mining Simulator is $15.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gold Mining Simulator | Thief Simulator 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 64 | 51 |
| Quality | 61 | 71 |
| Value | 77 | 39 |
| Popularity | 34 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.00 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.2% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 229 | 137 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gold Mining Simulator | Thief Simulator 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 13, 2017 | October 4, 2023 |
| Developers | Code Horizon | CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A., Code Horizon | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (64-bit) or Newer. Doesn't support Mac OS. | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 970 | NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 19 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gold Mining Simulator or Thief Simulator 2?
Gold Mining Simulator won the comparison against Thief Simulator 2 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 Gold Mining Simulator worth buying over Thief Simulator 2?
Based on the metrics, Gold Mining 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. Gold Mining Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC