Choose Thief Simulator VR
Choose Thief Simulator VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Thief Simulator VR launched in 2020.
Thief Simulator VR vs Prison Simulator VR
Thief Simulator VR and Prison Simulator VR both land in Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Thief Simulator VR (2020) is 6 years older than Prison Simulator VR (2026). Prison Simulator VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator VR (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Prison Simulator VR
Choose Prison Simulator VR if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Prison Simulator VR launched in 2026.
Both Thief Simulator VR and Prison Simulator VR sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Thief Simulator VR |  Prison Simulator VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (846 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GameBoom VR | PlayWay S.A., Driment Studio, Baked Games SA |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Thief Simulator VR (2020) is 6 years older than Prison Simulator VR (2026).
- Prison Simulator VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator VR (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Thief Simulator VR vs Prison Simulator VR — FAQ
- Should I play Thief Simulator VR or Prison Simulator VR first?
- If you want chronology, Thief Simulator VR (2020) came out before Prison Simulator VR (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Thief Simulator VR and Prison Simulator VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.