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1998 PC

A pioneer of the stealth genre: as master thief Garrett you use light, shadow and sound to stay unseen in a gloomy, medieval-steampunk city. Dense atmosphere and a tale of intrigue and revenge define the experience.

What defines Thief: The Dark Project:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting

The closest matches for Thief: The Dark Project are Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Shadow Man. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Thief: The Dark Project special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Fantasy setting

As the freshly resurrected vampire Kain, you slash through the gloomy top-down land of Nosgoth, collecting spells, weapons and shapeshifting forms. Famed for its gothic atmosphere, richly voiced dramatic storytelling and morally grey tale of vengeance.

Shadow Man

Lots to discover

As voodoo warrior Mike LeRoi you travel between the living world and Deadside to hunt serial killers and avert an apocalypse. A grim, interconnected 3D adventure with Metroidvania-style exploration and a genuinely disturbing atmosphere.

2Dark

Tactical depth

A grim voxel-styled stealth horror game from the creator of Alone in the Dark: as detective Mr. Smith you sneak through brutal locations to rescue abducted children without being caught.

Uninvited

Fantasy setting

A classic 1980s horror adventure in which you explore a haunted mansion to rescue a family member, solving tricky puzzles while deadly dangers lurk around every corner. The tone is eerie with a streak of dark humor.

Darkwood

Lots to discover

Darkwood is a bleak top-down survival horror where you scavenge a eerie, partly randomized forest by day and barricade your hideout against horrors by night. Its surreal atmosphere and deliberately cryptic story create constant dread.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Fantasy setting

As the vengeful vampire-wraith Raziel, you shift between the material and spectral realms across the ruined land of Nosgoth. Its gothic storytelling, world-shifting puzzles and gruesome combat, impaling or burning foes, make it stand out.

Shadowgate

Fantasy setting

A classic point-and-click adventure where you explore a cursed castle as the chosen hero, solving tough inventory puzzles and surviving countless deadly traps to stop the Warlock Lord.

Alone in the Dark

Lots to discover

A pioneer of survival horror: you explore a cursed 1920s mansion, solve puzzles and fight sparingly against monsters. Its 3D characters on pre-rendered backdrops and menacing mood shaped the entire genre.

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