Thief: Deadly Shadows on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is a stealth, atmospheric and action game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..
Released on March 29th 2007 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 2,449 reviews of which 1,990 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Thief: Deadly Shadows into these genres:

Stealth Atmospheric Action Steampunk First-Person Classic Dark Third Person Story Rich Immersive Sim Horror Singleplayer Fantasy Dark Fantasy Adventure Medieval Immersive Open World FPS RPG

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Minimum: IBM PC or 100% compatible, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz (or AMD Athlon XP equivalent), 256 MB system memory, 64 MB video memory, Direct3D 9.0, and Pixel Shader 1.1, 100% DirectSound 9 compatible sound card, 3,000 MB free hard disk space, Keyboard and mouse
Recommended: Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz (or AMD Athlon XP equivalent), 512 MB system memory, 128 MB video memory, Direct3D 9.0, and Pixel Shader 1.1
Thief: Deadly Shadows does not support play on laptop computers.

User reviews & Ratings

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Aug. 2025

Thief Deadly Shadows marked the third entry in the iconic stealth series, and while it carried forward many of the franchise’s signature elements, at its best, the game nails the tension and atmosphere that defined the earlier titles. Sneaking through candlelit mansions, listening for footsteps, and extinguishing torches with well aimed water arrows still feels satisfying. The sound design is a standout every creak of a wooden floorboard or muffled conversation behind a door pulls you deeper into its world. Garrett, the cynical master thief, remains as charismatic as ever, with witty commentary that adds bite to the otherwise grim tone. Where Deadly Shadows differs is in its structure instead of mission hubs, the game introduces a semi-open city to explore between story missions. This addition is ambitious, but the execution feels uneven. On one hand, it provides a sense of place and continuity on the other, the city’s repetitive layout and loading zones break immersion. Mechanically, the move from the Dark Engine to Unreal Engine 2 brought mixed results. The updated graphics were impressive for their time, with better lighting and shadows that directly impacted stealth. However, the controls feel clunkier compared to Thief II, and the levels are more constrained, losing some of the sprawling complexity that made earlier missions so memorable. One standout mission the infamous Shalebridge Cradle remains a masterclass in environmental storytelling and horror design, often cited as one of the most terrifying levels in gaming history. It’s worth experiencing Deadly Shadows for that level alone. Give it a try even though it's quite dated.

July 2025

Favorite game from childhood. Needs a little tlc to run smoothly now but got it working with the sneaky upgrade.

May 2025

An absolute classic! The game does need a mod in order to work, though, since it was built for ancient Windows systems. Even though the mod "fixes" the game, stuttering and frame-drops are quite common, as well as crashes every so often. Other than that, it is a must-have in your library, and every gamer should experience this awesome stealth game at least once!

Dec. 2024

EPIC! A nostalgic game I grew up watching my Dad play, the narrative is incredible. Can't say enough how much I love this game.

Dec. 2024

Not nearly as good as the first 2 games but still an extremely enjoyable experience. "Sneaky Upgrade" fan made patch is practically a requirement though but it's simple to install.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thief: Deadly Shadows is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 8.99€ on Steam.

Thief: Deadly Shadows received 1,990 positive votes out of a total of 2,449 achieving a rating of 7.83.

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Thief: Deadly Shadows was developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..

Thief: Deadly Shadows is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is not playable on MacOS.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is not playable on Linux.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is a single-player game.

Thief: Deadly Shadows does not currently offer any DLC.

Thief: Deadly Shadows does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Thief: Deadly Shadows does not support Steam Remote Play.

Thief: Deadly Shadows is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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