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The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Thief II: The Metal Age is a stealth, classic and steampunk game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..
Released on May 22nd 2012 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 1,957 reviews of which 1,852 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Thief II: The Metal Age into these genres:

Stealth Classic Steampunk Atmospheric First-Person Immersive Sim Action Singleplayer Story Rich Fantasy Immersive Dark Fantasy Dark Cult Classic Medieval Adventure Sequel FPS Horror Great Soundtrack

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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

OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista
Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor
Memory: 512MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 2GB HDD
Video Card: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
DirectX®: 7

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Nov. 2025

Its tools and level design lock together into an almost fully refined whole. Huge missions play like logical puzzles where planning meets execution, and the payoff feels earned.

Aug. 2025

Thief 2 remains one of the most celebrated stealth games of all time, and for good reason. Building on the foundation laid by the original Thief it refines the stealth mechanics, deepens the atmosphere, and expands on the steampunk inspired world in ways that still resonate with players today. At its core, Thief 2 is a masterclass in immersive simulation. Players once again step into the shoes of Garrett, the cynical master thief, navigating through sprawling environments that encourage creativity, patience, and cunning. The game strips away much of the supernatural focus from the first entry, instead emphasizing industrial intrigue, political corruption, and the rise of a new authoritarian regime powered by mechanized technology. This tonal shift grounds the game in a more believable, oppressive world that feels alive and reactive. The level design is where The Metal Age truly shines. Missions are massive, open ended, and intricately detailed, offering countless approaches to completing objectives. Whether infiltrating a noble’s lavish estate, sneaking through the City’s bustling streets, or sabotaging factories, every environment feels distinct and layered with secrets. The game rewards exploration, with hidden passages, optional loot, and lore tucked into every shadow. Stealth mechanics remain the star of the show. Light and sound are your greatest enemies, and success hinges on reading the environment, moving deliberately, and mastering Garrett’s toolkit ropes, water arrows, noisemakers, and more. Unlike many modern stealth games Thief 2 never holds your hand it trusts you to use your wits. The story, told through Garrett’s dry wit, atmospheric cutscenes, and environmental storytelling, is another highlight. It weaves themes of power, control, and resistance into a tale that feels both personal and political, elevating the experience beyond a simple heist simulator. If Thief 1 laid the groundwork, Thief 2 perfected the formula. It remains one of the defining stealth experiences in gaming history complex, challenging, and endlessly rewarding for those willing to embrace its slower, methodical pacing. Still I wouldn't recommend to younger gamers due to the game being extremely dated.

May 2025

THIS IS HOW YOU DO A THIEF GAME This game fixed the ONE THING I hated about Thief GOLD and that was LEVEL DESIGN. This game has brilliant level design, making you want to explore the missions in full and you get proper guidance on where you're located with detailed descriptions on the individual areas on the map. No more confusing labyrinths that take an hour to wrap your head around. THEY MANAGED TO MAKE THE LOST CITY MAP COMPREHENSIBLE NOW! The new stealth items improved the Thief experience and gave a diverse amount of equipment to use, stuff like the Scouting Orb, Vine Rope, Invisibility and Slow Fall potion made the game fun and added a level of true stealth to the game. The cameras and Mechanist' Robots challenged you to find alternative routes, find dark spots or find ways to turn them off while trying to stay alert of roaming NPCs and remain hidden. Truly a challenge on hard and expert, especially if you do a pacifist run. My only gripe throughout my experience was the SCOUTING mission as it felt very buggy. The mission would randomly fail even if NPCs were nowhere to be seen, after solving the ghost situation, the male ghost would still roam around, following me into the corridors of the mansion and some of the doorways made my character get stuck, unable to move and forcing me to reload a previous save. The game was enjoyable and fun to play, I'm glad there's a bunch of mods to help run this game on newer hardware and texture packs to improve the games fidelity. Tfix 2 recommended

April 2025

A game so weighty, substantial and electrifying that it generates its own magnetic field.

Jan. 2025

The greatest stealth game, a master class lesson in level design (up until Casing the Joint) and enjoyment. They don't make games like this anymore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thief II: The Metal Age is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.

Thief II: The Metal Age is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.99€ on Steam.

Thief II: The Metal Age received 1,852 positive votes out of a total of 1,957 achieving an impressive rating of 9.01.

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Thief II: The Metal Age was developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp..

Thief II: The Metal Age is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Thief II: The Metal Age is not playable on MacOS.

Thief II: The Metal Age is not playable on Linux.

Thief II: The Metal Age is a single-player game.

Thief II: The Metal Age does not currently offer any DLC.

Thief II: The Metal Age does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Thief II: The Metal Age does not support Steam Remote Play.

Thief II: The Metal Age 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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