Bruce Dias 
Have you always wanted to play as a bank robber or a common thief? You don’t have to risk your life and freedom. Simply buy a few heist games, stock up on snacks, and immerse yourself in crime without leaving your home. For this reason, we have compiled the top 10 best games about thieves, pickpockets, robbers, and even robbers.
Thief Simulator
We start our selection with one of the most popular and thoughtful games of all time, Thief Simulator. This isn’t a generic stealth game like many of the other projects out there, but a full-fledged simulator with tons of details and mechanics. Here, even the simplest heist can’t be done without studying the terrain, thinking about escape routes, finding loopholes, and choosing tools. In short, the coveted loot won’t fall into your hands by itself; you’ll have to sweat it out. What makes the simulator unique is the repeatability and variety of tasks. The gameplay takes into account a lot of details, so not every player will be able to pass the missions on the first try, especially because the missions are constantly changing. In addition, the case does not simply end with taking valuables. Did you steal a car? Take it apart for parts and sell it to customers.
Thief of Thieves
Games adapted from comic books don’t always appeal to the public. More popular with the public are strategy, asian themed slots, or shooter games. But there’s one but – unless it’s a story from Telltale Games or a Batman game. But King of Thieves not only pleases gamers but also brings freshness to the heist genre. In this game, unlike many others, the emphasis is not on new mechanics but on an interesting and varied story. She can open safes, hack into computers, and give instructions to team members. In short, she is a jack of all trades. But she doesn’t know how to fight at all. We have to plan a couple of high-profile robberies on her behalf (and not only on her behalf) and then carry them out without any mistakes. But be careful: any decision can lead to irreversible consequences.
Untitled Goose Game
Not all heist games strive for realism. Untitled Goose Game takes a completely different approach – humor. In the game, the most common goose will annoy the locals, play tricks, and, of course, take part in stealing. The world of the game gives a feeling of vitality – npcs constantly interact with the player: they try to repel or escape.
In addition, Untitled Goose Game will definitely appeal to stealth enthusiasts – many of the missions are designed for stealthy passage. You won’t be bored either: in addition to the many gags, there is a very interesting cooperative game for two players. Twice the goose – twice the loot.
Thief
Now we’re waiting for a minute of medieval (and a few seconds of steampunk). In front of you is the game series “Thief” – one of the first representatives of stealth action games. It was from this game that the skill of hiding in the shadows, listening for footsteps, and patrolling NPC territory took off. Not counting DLC, there are four games in the series, and each one is worth noting. The main character in all parts is the same person – Garrett, the Thief. In his name, we will help folks get rid of unnecessary jewelry and even save the world in the process. The series begins in the Middle Ages but does not stay long. The setting gradually changes: first steampunk, then mature dark fantasy from a third-person perspective.
Styx: Master of Shadows
Now that we’re talking about medieval and dark fantasy let’s reminisce about the Styx series. The gameplay is very similar to its predecessor, Thief, but there are some differences. The levels are more non-linear, there is a hero progression process, and the combat is more lively thanks to traps set for NPCs. On top of that, the game still has stealthy action in a somber medieval style. The plot is also different – we play not as a noble thief but as a cunning gnome, Styx. Our goal is to quickly steal the elves’ men and elves while they’re busy at war with each other. We are no strangers to any means necessary. Killing the enemy? Simple! Grab your dagger and hide in the shadows. It’s time to snatch the gold from the castle in one fell swoop.
Wanted Raccoon
Imagine you’re angry at the whole world and decide to take revenge on people for littering and cutting down trees in the forest. It’s time to build fortifications, set traps in every corner, steal more useful things from people, and finally drive your enemies out of the forest. The number of mechanics and activities in Wanted Raccoon is surprisingly high: the game has systems for crafting, building, buying items, and even customizing the hero. The game’s main mechanic, Stealing, has a separate space for players to make cunning plans. This simulator will especially appeal to fans of interesting and not boring games – in Raccoon Wanted, there are no complicated mechanics, and the gameplay is as diverse as possible.
Perfect Heist
More fun cooperative heists! This time, we are offered not only to try on the skin of robbers but also to stand on the opposite side. Online action Perfect Heist divides all players into two teams: robbers and police. The first need is to penetrate the bank, blend in with the crowd, pull off the theft, and leave with the loot. And the second, which is logical, is to prevent them. The task of both teams is not as simple as it seems.
Thieves will have to work hard to sneak into the bank with weapons and explosives. And the police still need to find the intruders in the faceless crowd. In short, it’s difficult, unusual, and a lot of fun. The game is much inferior to the previously mentioned Payday but still deserves the attention of fans of the genre.
Unfortunately, this is where the top comes to an end. It could not contain all the interesting games about thieves – there are too many of them. We left out unusual Klepto, customized for VR helmets, tactical Gone Rogue, and even fun cooperative Rubber Bandits.
