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Thief SimulatorVSThief Simulator VR

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

Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
37Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 hours
−90% $1.91
Buy Now
VS
Thief Simulator VR

Thief Simulator VR

Quality
58Popularity
25Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 32 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Thief Simulator wins 12 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.

12
Thief Simulator
12 of 14 metrics
Thief Simulator VR
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.91 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.85 Wins
$1.99 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
85 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive Wins
69.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
37.0K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
32.7K Wins
939 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K -
418 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
323 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
37.0K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
22 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Nov 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThief Simulator

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

Wait for SaleThief Simulator VR

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

Time Range:
Thief Simulator
Thief Simulator VR

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

Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.91Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +947% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +947% $19.99View
Thief Simulator VR

Thief Simulator VR

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Thief Simulator

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (36,974 reviews) — very positive reception
36,974 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.91 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.77)

Popularity

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

-34% player decline
215 concurrent players — smaller but active
36,974 total reviews — proven game with large community

Thief Simulator VR

Quality

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

69% positive (1,357 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,357 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThief SimulatorThief Simulator VR
Release Date
November 9, 2018
November 5, 2020
Developers
Noble Muffins
GameBoom VR
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
33
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Thief Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1050
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Thief Simulator VR

Recommended

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: Thief Simulator or Thief Simulator VR?

Thief 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 Thief Simulator worth buying over Thief Simulator VR?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC

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