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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 87% | 80 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 7, 2023) · 300 reviews sampled · 6897 total reviews in window · weighted 179.1 up / 37.8 down · computed 7h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (16)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Thief Simulator 2 is a great example of how creating a sequel to a simulator can pay off, but only if you know how to do it right. Although the change in developer might have seemed like a bad decision, it certainly wasn’t. It’s clear that the developers took great care with the final product. They’ve introduced a lot of new content, so players can spend several more hours robbing houses with a bit of adrenaline pumping through their veins.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Fluctuates between the periodic thrill of breaking the law and the tedium of pretty well everything else”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Do you want to pick locks, break doors, steal whatever you want? If advancing your career as a thief is the goal of your life, Thief Simulator 2 is one of the games you can check out.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Thief Simulator 2 is an amazing stealth simulation and has really improved on a lot of aspects from the first game. Its controls are easy to learn and can be fun for those who enjoy stealth simulations or just about any stealth game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 70
“On the one hand, the game mechanics are very shallow, the visuals are ugly and have a cheesy feel. On the other hand, it offers incredibly well-dosed content, fun stealth, refined AI, unique mechanics and many other things for a low price.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Thief Simulator 2 offers exactly what fans want from it. It's certainly not a major industry milestone, but if you're looking a relatively fun stealth game, it's right here. More or less.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Thief Simulator 2 is a more of the same that takes up and improves the formula of the first chapter, but with some flaws, especially in the hitboxes, which need to be revised a bit.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Thief Simulator 2 isn’t merely a sequel, it’s a testament to the evolution of stealth gaming. The game transcends the boundaries of traditional stealth, offering a dynamic and realistic experience that demands adaptability and creativity from players. Whether you’re a seasoned heist enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of stealth, Thief Simulator 2 provides an enthralling journey that satisfies both the craving for intellectual challenge and the desire for pulse-pounding excitement.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Thief Simulator 2 is a funny game that excels in terms of atmosphere and tension. The game also offers quite a few gameplay features and hours of gameplay, as you may not have unlocked everything with about 15 hours of playing. The loading times are short, the adaptive trigger effects when lock picking are funny and some other details have been nicely worked out, such as the red-blue lighting of the touchpad when the police are chasing you. Thief Simulator 2 is an entertaining game for anyone who would like to step into the life of a burglar.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Thief Simulator 2 is not a bad game, per se. Far from it in fact, with its engaging central premise and core ideas giving a satisfying stealth experience that we don’t see often. However, everything feels surface level and just a little too janky. It reuses way too much of the original and doesn’t making any significant improvements where it was really needed. But there is still some fun to be had with it, if you’re looking for a basic stealth experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Thief Simulator 2 is a great improvement on the first instalment. I enjoyed playing the story missions and scoping out houses and found it fun to run from the police station. I love the lockpicking mini-game. It’s easy and fun to do. I also love that the game doesn’t take itself too seriously, leading to plenty of comical moments true to any good simulator game. For simulator lovers, fans of the first game, or a player who loves stealthy games, this game is for you.”
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Patch history
- 1.27c - One new HellNeighbour jobJun 25, 2024
- 1.27b - Minor bug fixJun 18, 2024
- 1.27 - New heist, jobs and moreJun 18, 2024
- 1.22 Update - New Blackbay list, bug fixesMar 12, 2024
- 1.21 Patch notesNov 28, 2023
- 1.17 Patch notesOct 28, 2023
- 1.16 ChangelogOct 28, 2023
- 1.12 - I'm tired, bossOct 23, 2023
- 1.11b ChangelogOct 23, 2023
- 1.1 Halloween Update is out NOW!Oct 23, 2023
- 1.09 Patch notesOct 12, 2023
- Thief Simulator 2 Update RoadmapOct 7, 2023
- 1.04 Patch Notes - Major fixesOct 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 1.03 Patch notesOct 6, 2023
- 1.02 HotfixOct 5, 2023
- 1.01 Patch NotesOct 5, 2023
- Huge update on progress of Thief Simulator 2Jun 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Game is complete, plans after releaseApr 19, 2023
- Introducing Steam Cloud, controller support, Leaderboard & moreMar 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Heist Progress UpdateAug 30, 2022
- Playtests extended & minor updateJan 18, 2022
- Thief Simulator 2 - Work Progress UpdateDec 3, 2021