Games like Thief: Deadly Shadows

81% positive from 2,583 reviewsReleased 2007Steam Deck Playable

What it is

Stealth action game where you play a master thief. Sneak, steal, and explore a responsive city with dynamic shadows.

What players liked

Players praise its fantastic level design, writing, and horror elements, giving it a classic Thief vibe despite not matching earlier games.

The catch

The lockpicking minigame often breaks in the tutorial and blocks all further progress.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 2,583 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief Gold (1999)

92% positive from 4,131 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

First-person stealth game where players use shadows and tools to steal. It features a dark, deceptive world with challenging enemy AI.

What players likedPlayers praise its unparalleled dark fantasy atmosphere and unique blend of stealth and adventure, feeling weird and irreplaceable.

The catchThe later missions are confusing mazes where everything looks alike and you get lost.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Stealth and Classic.

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Thief II: The Metal Age

94% positive from 2,108 reviews2012Deck Unsupported

Stealth FPS with non-linear levels. Outsmart guards using tools and AI.

What players likedPlayers praise Thief II as one of the greatest immersive sims, expanding on its predecessor, The Dark Project.

The catchThe Steam release needs unofficial fan patches to fix low resolution and crashes.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Stealth and Classic.

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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

89% positive from 1,956 reviews2016Deck Unsupported

This is a fantasy RPG with deep character customization, blending magic and technology. Players explore a vast world, solve quests with multiple approaches, and engage in real-time or turn-based combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Arcanum's rich story, massive world, and unique steampunk-magic setting, comparing its basic combat and character creation to Fallout 1/2.

The catchThe Steam version needs unofficial patches to run on modern Windows and still crashes.

Both are tagged Steampunk and Classic.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Atmospheric and Action.

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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

94% positive from 2,945 reviews2009Deck Playable

This is a first-person horror adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and environmental interaction. It features a dark, psychological atmosphere with a compelling story.

What players likedPlayers praise its gripping story, dense atmosphere, and creative puzzles, noting its influence on games like Amnesia: The Bunker.

The catchA wisecracking voice in your head talks constantly and deflates the horror atmosphere.

Both are tagged Stealth, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Jamestown

94% positive from 2,362 reviews201119% finish itDeck Verified

A 4-player co-op top-down shooter with a steampunk Mars setting. Its core loop features reviving teammates to ensure collective survival.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, excellent bullet-hell shooter for its art, music, and writing.

The catchOften fails to run on modern systems and has gone years without any fix.

Both are tagged Steampunk and Action.

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