Choose Crookz - The Big Heist
Choose Crookz - The Big Heist if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Crookz - The Big Heist launched in 2015.
Crookz - The Big Heist vs Heist Simulator
Crookz - The Big Heist and Heist Simulator both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Crookz - The Big Heist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heist Simulator has no Deck rating yet. 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 Heist Simulator
Choose Heist Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Crookz - The Big Heist and Heist Simulator sit in Strategy 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
 Crookz - The Big Heist |  Heist Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (105 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skilltree Studios | RogueCode (PTY) LTD, SkyBagel |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Crookz - The Big Heist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heist Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Crookz - The Big Heist vs Heist Simulator — FAQ
- Are Crookz - The Big Heist and Heist Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Crookz - The Big Heist run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crookz - The Big Heist is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heist Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.