Choose Hacker Evolution IMMERSION
Choose Hacker Evolution IMMERSION if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION launched in 2016.
Hacker Evolution IMMERSION vs Thief Simulator 2
Hacker Evolution IMMERSION and Thief Simulator 2 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. Hacker Evolution IMMERSION (2016) is 7 years older than Thief Simulator 2 (2023). Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator 2 (1.99 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 Thief Simulator 2
Choose Thief Simulator 2 if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,373 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Hacker Evolution IMMERSION and Thief Simulator 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Hacker Evolution IMMERSION |  Thief Simulator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 86.2% positive (2,373 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | exosyphen studios | CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Hacker Evolution IMMERSION (2016) is 7 years older than Thief Simulator 2 (2023).
- Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Thief Simulator 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hacker Evolution IMMERSION has no Deck rating yet.
Hacker Evolution IMMERSION vs Thief Simulator 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Hacker Evolution IMMERSION or Thief Simulator 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Hacker Evolution IMMERSION (2016) came out before Thief Simulator 2 (2023). 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 Hacker Evolution IMMERSION and Thief Simulator 2 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.