About
Thief: Master Thief Edition came out on February 25, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360, then for Mac on November 24, 2015. On Steam, 75% of 17,449 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 86 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 120 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 8 hours, doing everything about 35 hours.
There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. The Master Thief Edition includes: - Official Digital Artbook - stunning concept art that offers a sneak peek into the shadowy world of Thief. - Digital Comic - Delve deeper into the shroud surrounding Thief's obscure world with this complete collection of digital comic books. - Booster Pack - Get access to an exclusive bundle of optional in-game consumables that can empower you and hasten your progression through Thief. - Director's Cut Original Soundtrack - a remarkable collection of Thief tracks.
Story
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach. As an uprising emerges, Garrett finds himself entangled in growing layers of conflict. Lead by Orion, the voice of the people, the tyrannized citizens will do everything they can to claim back the City from the Baron’s grasp. The revolution is inevitable. If Garrett doesn’t get involved, the streets will run red with blood and the City will tear itself apart.
What is happening now
Thief is a stealth-focused shooter and adventure game released in 2014 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. The game tasks players with navigating environments as a master thief using a combination of stealth mechanics and combat tools. Recent coverage has centered on the legacy of the Thief franchise itself, with discussion around how potential remasters of earlier entries in the series should be handled. The conversation suggests that any remastered release of Thief 2 might warrant a different naming approach than simply calling it a remaster, though specifics on any actual upcoming project remain unclear from available coverage.
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Thief: Master Thief Edition player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Thief: Master Thief Edition achievements
37 achievements on SteamRarest
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Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
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