Single-player games like Thief Simulator 2
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Thief Simulator 2, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Thief Simulator
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
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Crime Simulator
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?
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American Theft 80s
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!
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Thief Simulator 2: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
Tired of political exploitation? Join me and let's rebuild our thieving business together! Let's steal cars, radios, and TVs - anything that catches your eye can be yours! Recall what it's like to be a thief in Thief Simulator 2: Prologue!
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Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
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PAYDAY 2
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Thief Simulator 2.
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.
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Anonymous Hacker Simulator
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Thief Simulator 2.
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
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Crookz - The Big Heist
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Thief Simulator 2.
Crookz - The Big Heist is a tactical strategy game set in the funky 1970’s with a slick and groovy atmosphere. Show off the art of thieving by plotting stylish heists and robberies; utilizing espionage and quick-thinking to avoid detection.
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PAYDAY 3
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Thief Simulator 2.
PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.
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Oblivion
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Thief Simulator 2.
Oblivion is a short, story-driven first-person horror game. Uncover the truth hidden within an abandoned school — but beware, some memories were never meant to return.
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PC Building Simulator
Single-player alternative to Thief Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Thief Simulator 2.
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.