14 Games with a fantasy setting like Thief II: The Metal Age that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Thief II: The Metal Age down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Thief: Deadly Shadows, X Rebirth and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thief II: The Metal Age.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Thief II: The Metal Age

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thief II: The Metal Age. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Thief: Deadly Shadows

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyFirst 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 first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB82· 11OC82· 95

Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Thief II: The Metal Age, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 54%· 3.2KIGDB55· 3OC65· 16

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Sofia · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with Thief II: The Metal Age: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

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#5Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB87· 22

Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Thief II: The Metal Age, expect shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 25KRAWG👍 77%· 419MC79

Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Thief II: The Metal Age, 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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#7Assassin's Creed Syndicate

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 80%· 32KIGDB72· 19OC77· 103

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Thief II: The Metal Age, 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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#8Assassin's Creed II

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 60KIGDB90· 8

Year 2009Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Thief II: The Metal Age: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

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

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Thief II: The Metal Age, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Flower

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy

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

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 14KIGDB63· 10OC63· 112

Year 2018Dev Compulsion Games · Gearbox PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Thief II: The Metal Age: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208

Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Thief II: The Metal Age, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthRangedFantasy

Steam👍 66%· 1.1KIGDB60· 9OC63· 48

Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Thief II: The Metal Age: 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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#14Mafia II (Classic)

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 58KRAWG👍 88%· 2.2KMC77IGDB73· 6

Year 2010Dev 2K Czech · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Thief II: The Metal Age, expect adventure storytelling, shooter and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

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