Everyone loves a good heist, and developers OtherSide Entertainment and publisher Megabit are aiming to add another gem to the genre. Thick as Thieves, the exciting first step into a stealth adventure set in a distinctive 1910’s alternative history world, is coming to PC on May 20, 2026. Previously unveiled at The Game Awards, the Triple-i Initiative trailer shows audiences a larger look at what they can expect on release.
The OtherSide Entertainment team is led by industry legends Warren Spector (Thief III and Deus Ex) and Paul Neurath (Thief and Thief II), with Jeff Hickman (Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer Online, and Dark Age of Camelot) serving as the game’s director.
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“Unveiling Thick as Thieves to the world feels like finally springing a long-planned heist. Every mechanic and choice has been made with intent—there is nothing accidental, nothing wasted,” Jeff Hickman said, in a comment to press. “Players aren’t just stepping into a game; they’re joining our crew, cracking the lock, and pulling off the score we’ve been quietly building for years. Watching the world slip into this world of thieves and schemes is thrilling, and I can’t wait to see the clever chaos they create.”
What is Thick as Thieves?
From the trailer alone, it’s clear that the team at OtherSide has been hard at work to meet the expectations of their game credits. A first-person game, the trailer showcases lockpicking, stealth, trap mechanics, and more. Oh, and you can play together with someone else or alone.
Set in the 1910’s, the game still manages to showcase an original style and not draw comparisons with 2023’s Lamplighters League. While this is definitely due to genre (turn-based vs. stealth action), the two stand in stark contrast as distinct representations of the time period.
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Official Synopsis from the developers:
Thick as Thieves offers a grand introduction to Kilcairn, a fictional Scottish city full of intrigue and adventure. It’s a tightly curated, multi-hour experience that includes two thieves, two dynamic and highly replayable maps, 16 contracts, and 6 unique pieces of gear.
Offering immersive and dynamic stealth gameplay, the game can be played either solo or co-op. Every heist will be different as players take on contracts, find new gear, explore the history of Kilcairn and its influential families and seize their fortune to become a master thief.
Key Game Features per OtherSide Entertainment:
- Innovative Stealth Action: Classic stealth taken to new heights as players improvise to find creative solutions to pull off audacious heists in a dynamic world that is out to stop them.
- Team Up or Go Alone: Every thief has their own style. Work alone or find a partner in crime and have each other’s backs, even as the best laid plans start to crumble.
- Become a Thief: Uncover the secrets of the Constabulary and the mysteries of the nobility while you discover what it takes to become a master thief in the tightly guarded landmarks of Kilcairn.
- Curated and Replayable: Undertake contracts, upgrade gear, and showcase skills in short, engaging missions that change with every playthrough.
What is the release date?
Thick as Thieves launches on PC via Steam on May 20, 2026, and is available to wishlist now.
