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Thick As Thieves launches May 20
The stealth action heist game Thick As Thieves is set to launch for PC on May 20, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay where players plan and execute elaborate heists.
Thick as Thieves Launches on May 20th, As New Gameplay Trailer Highlights Heists
Thick as Thieves, developed by OtherSide Entertainment, will launch on May 20th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game has shifted focus from PvEvP to solo and co-op heist gameplay, as shown in a new trailer highlighting infiltration, stealth, and escape mechanics.
Fantasy heist sim Project Shadowglass is even more inspired by Thief than I had realised, as a new trailer shows off water arrows, blackjack knockouts, and authentically sloppy swordfighting
A new trailer for the fantasy heist game Project Shadowglass reveals deep inspiration from Thief: The Dark Project, showcasing mechanics like water arrows and blackjack knockouts. Developed by Starhelm Studios, the game features open-ended levels, simulated 3D audio, and a planning stage for heists. While still in early development with no release date, a demo is planned for later this year.
Rooftops are jumped, skulls are thumped and a man falls on his wet bum in Thief-esque Project Shadowglass' latest trailer
Starhelm Studios has released a new trailer for their pixel art immersive heist sim, Project Shadowglass, showcasing stealth gameplay inspired by Thief, Deus Ex, and System Shock. The game is set to receive a demo in 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Smash ‘N Grab Prepares the Score of a Lifetime with First Demo During Games from Ireland on Steam
SLAP-BANG! Digital is releasing the first public demo for their Saturday Morning Cartoon-inspired beat 'em up, Smash ‘N Grab, on Steam from March 13 to March 19, 2026, as part of the Games from Ireland event. The demo allows players to control the heist duo Smash and Grab, focusing on speedrunning and achieving high scores by demolishing environments and grabbing loot.
Forget GTA 6's life of crime, a bizarre and brilliant indie heist game is yours for free on the Epic Games Store this week
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until March 12, 2026. This action roguelike, developed by Snoozy Kazoo, features a protagonist who joins a gang to rob a bank, offering a blend of combat, puzzles, and humor. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and is considered a significant step up from its predecessor, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.
Jackbox Games Publishing My Arms Are Longer Now
Jackbox Games will publish Toot Games' upcoming single-player heist game, My Arms Are Longer Now. The game features a yucky, long-armed thief and puzzle-solving gameplay. It is set to release on PC in 2026 and consoles in 2027.
Tacticool x PAYDAY Collaboration Event Live Through March 25
Tacticool is hosting a collaboration event with PAYDAY, running until March 25. The event introduces a new Operator inspired by PAYDAY's Wolf and a heist-themed Bank Robbery mode. This collaboration aims to blend the heist vibes of PAYDAY with Tacticool's tactical action gameplay.
Tacticool x Payday Crossover Kicks Off with the Robbery Rush Event
The Tacticool x Payday collaboration has launched on Android with the Robbery Rush event, running until March 25th, 2026. This event introduces Payday's heist experience into Tacticool's top-down format within a revamped Bank Robbery mode, featuring new mechanics, rewards, and the introduction of the Payday character Wolf as an Epic Operator.
Relooted Review
Relooted is a 2.5D art repatriation heist game where players control Nomali and her team to reclaim stolen African artifacts. The game features classic heist structure with preparation, infiltration, and escape sequences, often involving parkour. While the core gameplay is satisfying, the article notes issues with fragmented storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and a predictable plot, ultimately rating the game 8 out of 10.
This Heat-inspired FPS is free on PlayStation Plus, for PS5, but not PS4
Payday 3 is now available for free on PlayStation Plus, but exclusively for PlayStation 5 owners. While other PS Plus titles like High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac are cross-generational, the multiplayer heist shooter is a PS5 exclusive. This move by Sony highlights a growing trend of games phasing out PlayStation 4 support as developers focus on newer hardware.
