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2004 PCXbox

As master thief Garrett you creep through a gloomy, steampunk-tinged city, using light and shadow to slip past guards. Dense atmosphere, free-roaming city hubs and a conspiracy among the Keepers define the experience.

What defines Thief: Deadly Shadows:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Tactical depth
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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