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SeriesThief

Thief

Critic score14 critics
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First release
Feb 25, 2014
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Simulator · Sandbox, Action, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360

There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. Into this shadowy world steps Garrett, THE master thief in Thief, a reinvention of a franchise that helped define an entire genre of games. This first-person adventure features intelligent design that allows players to take full control, with freedom to choose their path through the game's levels and how they approach and overcome each challenge.

Also known as Thi4f, shipping-thiefgame.exe, Thief 4, Thief IV

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Storyline
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. As an uprising emerges, Garrett finds himself entangled in growing layers of conflict. Lead by Orion, the voice of the people, the tyrannized citizens will do everything they can to claim back the City from the Baron’s grasp. The revolution is inevitable. If Garrett doesn’t get involved, the streets will run red with blood and the City will tear itself apart.Read more

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. As an uprising emerges, Garrett finds himself entangled in growing layers of conflict. Lead by Orion, the voice of the people, the tyrannized citizens will do everything they can to claim back the City from the Baron’s grasp. The revolution is inevitable. If Garrett doesn’t get involved, the streets will run red with blood and the City will tear itself apart.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 25, 2014
PlayStation 3
Feb 25, 2014
PlayStation 4
Feb 25, 2014
All 16 release dates
Xbox One
Feb 25, 2014
Xbox 360
Feb 25, 2014
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 27, 2014
PlayStation 3
Feb 27, 2014
PlayStation 4
Feb 27, 2014
Xbox One
Feb 27, 2014
Xbox 360
Feb 27, 2014
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 28, 2014
PlayStation 3
Feb 28, 2014
PlayStation 4
Feb 28, 2014
Xbox One
Feb 28, 2014
Xbox 360
Feb 28, 2014
Mac
Nov 24, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
8h
Main + Extras
20h
Completionist
35h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
thief, steampunk, blackjack, action-adventure, steam
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At a Glance

Critic Score
64
Main Story (IGDB)
8h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
20h
Completionist (IGDB)
35h
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 17,430 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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