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Thief II: The Metal Age

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

Should you play it?

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

What works

  • Deep and immersive stealth mechanics
  • Large, detailed, and non-linear levels
  • Strong atmosphere and sound design
  • High replayability with fan missions
  • Creative freedom in approach and tools

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Some frustrating mission design (final mission)
  • Steep learning curve and slow pace
  • Lack of modern conveniences (no markers)
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Thief: Deadly Shadows

  • Thief Gold (1999)

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

  • Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

  • Thief

  • Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

More violent

Games that feels like Thief II: The Metal Age but with more combat and destruction

  • DUSK

  • Ion Fury

  • Arthurian Legends

  • DOOM 64

  • PIGFACE

  • Hitman: Codename 47

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Thief II: The Metal Age: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026