Thief VR: Legacy of shadow

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The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the powerful and feared by the oppressed. Its rooftops form a labyrinth above the narrow, twisting streets.

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Developer:
Maze Theory
Publisher:
Vertigo Games
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
04 December 2025
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All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (320)

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Description

The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the powerful and feared by the oppressed. Its rooftops form a labyrinth above the narrow, twisting streets. The City Watch prowls relentlessly, enforcing the iron will of Baron Ulysses Northcrest, a tyrant who crushes rebellion before it can take root.

You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Northcrest’s brutality and shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive. That is, until you uncover something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past. Use immersive VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the forces controlling The City. Unravel its darkest secrets and expose a sinister conspiracy that looms over its very foundation.

Key Features:

  • A Legendary Franchise Returns: Experience the world of Thief in VR for the first time, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion.

  • Master the Shadows: Stick to the darkness, evade patrols, and outmaneuver enemies with real-time stealth mechanics.

  • Realistic Thieving: Pickpocket guards, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks with tactile VR interactions.

  • Precision & Skill: Use an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery.

  • Explore The City: Climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world.

  • Choose Your Approach: Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles—sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 - 64 bit
Processor:
i7-9700K or equivalent
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
RTX 2070 - or equivalent with at least 8GB VRAM
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
33 GB available space
VR Support:
Valve Index, Meta Rift, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3 Family, Pico 4 / 4 Ultra

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

Spartles
Not recommended | 07 Feb 2026
11.6h played

I found all the relics for the collection, I got all the upgrades, I finished the game. I cannot bring myself to give this game an overall positive review. The gameplay itself is okay, but fairly limited. -You cannot

Helpful: 23
Tilo
Recommended | 16 Feb 2026
6.4h played

As a big fan of the OG thief gold and metal age and a massive VR enthusiast, I was really excited to try out Thief VR. The game is pretty good, but still a little disappointing overall. For one, it's pretty short, only

Helpful: 16
mr2ude
Recommended | 01 Mar 2026
14.1h played

I played the originals when they came out. They are in my top 5 all time favorites. They are very dated now but simply unforgettable gameplay and atmosphere. Id say "ahead of their time" but the some of trash we're

Helpful: 11
Lighters
Not recommended | 01 Apr 2026
4.5h played

The world feels surprisingly non-interactive, which is something you’d expect to be a standard in 2026. That said, this is likely due to hardware limitations, especially since the game was also released as a standalone

Helpful: 14
HelmutSchluckebierVomKahlenAsten
Recommended | 18 Mar 2026
16.3h played

The game runs great, streaming on my Pico 4. It may be a bit short, especially if you try to speedrun or skip the side quests/loot. If you try to gobtain the master thief, it takes a decent while to search and loot the

Helpful: 4
janeemc2
Recommended | 15 Feb 2026
39.3h played

I've played all the thief games and playing in VR is awesome. Except the game is extremely short. Especially compared to the earlier Thief games. I hope they either open it to modders or put out some DLC.

Helpful: 0