Back to browse

Thief SimulatorVSUnderworld Ascendant

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
37Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-91% $1.87
Buy Now
VS
Underworld Ascendant

Underworld Ascendant

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
33Popularity
46Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-85% $4.51
Buy Now

Winner

Thief Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Thief Simulator
11 of 15 metrics
Underworld Ascendant
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.87 Wins
$4.51 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.85 Wins
$4.33 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
31 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
37/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.4% positive Wins
41.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
36.7K Wins
695 -
Positive Steam Reviews
32.4K Wins
290 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K -
405 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
222 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
36.6K Wins
694 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2018 -
Nov 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItThief Simulator

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleUnderworld Ascendant

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Thief Simulator
Underworld Ascendant

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 -91% $1.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +6% $1.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +969% $19.99View
Underworld Ascendant

Underworld Ascendant

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -85% $4.51Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +565% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +565% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +565% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Thief Simulator

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (36,659 reviews) — very positive reception
36,659 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.87 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.77)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +65%
364 concurrent players — smaller but active
36,659 total reviews — proven game with large community

Underworld Ascendant

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

42% positive (695 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 37/100 — critics weren't impressed
695 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.51 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.19)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThief SimulatorUnderworld Ascendant
Release Date
November 9, 2018
November 15, 2018
Developers
Noble Muffins
OtherSide Entertainment
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
505 Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
33
45

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

Underworld Ascendant

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel CPU Core i7-6700/ AMD Ryzen 5 1500x
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)/ Radeon RX 480 (8GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Thief Simulator or Underworld Ascendant?

Thief Simulator won the comparison against Underworld Ascendant 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 Underworld Ascendant?

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: Jun 4, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.