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Sneak Thief vs Perfect Heist 2

Sneak Thief and Perfect Heist 2 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. Perfect Heist 2 (2021) is 1 year older than Sneak Thief (2022). Perfect Heist 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Sneak Thief (73.1% positive). 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 Sneak Thief

Choose Sneak Thief if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sneak Thief launched in 2022.

Choose Perfect Heist 2

Choose Perfect Heist 2 if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 2,347 reviews.

Both Sneak Thief and Perfect Heist 2 sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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

Sneak Thief vs Perfect Heist 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Sneak Thief — Steam game coverSneak ThiefPerfect Heist 2 — Steam game coverPerfect Heist 2
Released20222021
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews73.1% positive (963 reviews)94.1% positive (2,347 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersNicholas Rizzoyeswecamp

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Sneak Thief vs Perfect Heist 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Sneak Thief or Perfect Heist 2?
On Steam reviews Perfect Heist 2 scores higher (94.1% positive) than Sneak Thief (73.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Perfect Heist 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Sneak Thief or Perfect Heist 2 first?
If you want chronology, Perfect Heist 2 (2021) came out before Sneak 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 Sneak Thief and Perfect Heist 2 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.
Do both Sneak Thief and Perfect Heist 2 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sneak Thief ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Perfect Heist 2 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Sneak Thief vs Perfect Heist 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run