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Thick As ThievesVSZero Hour

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

Thick As Thieves

Thick As Thieves

ActionIndieSimulation
Quality
59Popularity
24Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 hours
−31% $3.42
Buy Now
VS
Zero Hour

Zero Hour

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
65Popularity
36Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−96% $0.41
Buy Now

Winner

Zero Hour wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Thick As Thieves
3 of 14 metrics
Zero Hour
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.42 -
$0.41 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.24 -
$0.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
-31% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
31 price changes -
132 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
71.2% positive -
78.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
28.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
723 -
22.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
292 Wins
6.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
32 -
77 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
28.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
25 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
May 2026 Wins
Sep 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThick As Thieves

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeZero Hour

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Thick As Thieves
Zero Hour

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

Thick As Thieves

Thick As Thieves

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −31% $3.42Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +46% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +46% $4.99View
Zero Hour

Zero Hour

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.41Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2337% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2337% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +2337% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Thick As Thieves

Quality

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

71% positive (1,015 reviews) — mostly positive
1,015 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.42 — very accessible price
31% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($2.88)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +148%
57 concurrent players — niche audience

Zero Hour

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (28,476 reviews) — mostly positive
28,476 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.41 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-56% player drop
47 concurrent players — niche audience
28,476 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThick As ThievesZero Hour
Release Date
May 20, 2026
September 9, 2024
Developers
OtherSide Entertainment
AttritoM7 Productions
Publishers
Megabit Publishing
AttritoM7 Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Thick As Thieves

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.2GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 8GB+ (or equivalent)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires SSD

Zero Hour

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64bit versions required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 4GB or AMD R9 290 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Thick As Thieves or Zero Hour?

Zero Hour won the comparison against Thick As Thieves 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 Thick As Thieves worth buying over Zero Hour?

Based on the metrics, Zero Hour 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. Zero Hour currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC

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