Choose Mission Z
Choose Mission Z if you want an Adventure experience. Mission Z launched in 2021.
Mission Z vs The Thief
Mission Z and The Thief both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Mission Z (2021) is 1 year older than The Thief (2022). The Thief is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Mission Z (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The Thief
Choose The Thief if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Thief launched in 2022.
Both Mission Z and The Thief sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, 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
 Mission Z |  The Thief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | New Games Waves, Softwaves | GamesBraz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mission Z (2021) is 1 year older than The Thief (2022).
- The Thief is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Mission Z (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Mission Z vs The Thief — FAQ
- Should I play Mission Z or The Thief first?
- If you want chronology, Mission Z (2021) came out before The Thief (2022). 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 Mission Z and The Thief similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.