Choose Thief Simulator
Choose Thief Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 11,193 Steam reviews back the pick.
Thief Simulator vs Close to the Scene
Thief Simulator and Close to the Scene both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Thief Simulator (2018) is 8 years older than Close to the Scene (2026). Close to the Scene is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator (2.99 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 Close to the Scene
Choose Close to the Scene if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Close to the Scene launched in 2026.
Both Thief Simulator and Close to the Scene sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Thief Simulator |  Close to the Scene | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (11,193 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noble Muffins | KafkaStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Thief Simulator (2018) is 8 years older than Close to the Scene (2026).
- Close to the Scene is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Thief Simulator (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Thief Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Close to the Scene has no Deck rating yet.
Thief Simulator vs Close to the Scene — FAQ
- Should I play Thief Simulator or Close to the Scene first?
- If you want chronology, Thief Simulator (2018) came out before Close to the Scene (2026). 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 Thief Simulator and Close to the Scene similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Thief Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thief Simulator is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Close to the Scene doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.