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We filtered the 41 games similar to Thief: Deadly Shadows down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. X Rebirth, Control and Thief II: The Metal Age top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thief: Deadly Shadows.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Thief: Deadly Shadows is X Rebirth — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Control and Thief II: The Metal Age follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Thief: Deadly Shadows

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thief: Deadly Shadows. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1X Rebirth
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X Rebirth
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiHorrorFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13
Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SteamGOG
#2Control
50
iRank85
Control
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorSci-FiFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183
Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, first-person shooting and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamEpicXbox
#3Thief II: The Metal Age
97
iRank93
Thief II: The Metal Age
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOG
#4Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
53
iRank85
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
ActionStealth
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB82· 11OC82· 95
Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOGEpic
#5Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD
52
iRank57
Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD
ActionStealth
SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldFantasySci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 54%· 3.2KIGDB55· 3OC65· 16
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Sofia · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamXbox
#6We Happy Few
51
iRank70
We Happy Few
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 77%· 14KIGDB63· 10OC63· 112
Year 2018Dev Compulsion Games · Gearbox PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, shooter and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, first-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOGXbox
#7Ghostwire: Tokyo
51
iRank80
Ghostwire: Tokyo
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208
Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, setting cyberpunk and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamEpicXbox
#8Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
50
iRank83
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB87· 22
Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Thief: Deadly Shadows, expect shooter, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOGXbox
#9Assassin's Creed Syndicate
50
iRank77
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
ActionStealth
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 32KIGDB72· 19OC77· 103
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamEpicXbox
#10Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition
49
iRank79
Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition
ActionStealth
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 25KRAWG👍 77%· 419MC79
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamGOG
#11Assassin's Creed II
49
iRank89
Assassin's Creed II
ActionStealth
SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 60KIGDB90· 8
Year 2009Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamEpic
#12Flower
81
iRank83
Flower
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 5.0KIGDB83· 6OC87· 11
Year 2009Dev ThatGameCompany · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

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SteamGOGEpic
#13Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
50
iRank64
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
ActionStealth
SoloMeleeStealthRangedFantasy
Steam👍 66%· 1.1KIGDB60· 9OC63· 48
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, melee combat and stealth mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

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SteamEpicPS

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