Thief Simulator 2 vs Thief Simulator VR
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thief Simulator 2 wins 8 of 10 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Thief Simulator 2 | Thief Simulator VR |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 51 | 41 |
| Quality | 71 | 58 |
| Value | 39 | 35 |
| Popularity | 31 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.6% positive | 69% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 155 | 1 |
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 | Thief Simulator 2 | Thief Simulator VR |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 4, 2023 | November 5, 2020 |
| Developers | CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. | GameBoom VR |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A. | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | 32/64-bit Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD equivalent or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD equivalent or greater |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Thief Simulator 2 or Thief Simulator VR?
Thief Simulator 2 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 Thief Simulator 2 worth buying over Thief Simulator VR?
Based on the metrics, Thief Simulator 2 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 Simulator 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC