American Theft 80s

American Theft 80s

Released Jun 2022

From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!

72% positive · 1,065 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

American Theft 80s launched on June 15, 2022 and received two major content updates post-launch: the "Rich Neighborhood" update (version 1.1) on September 13, 2022, which added a new neighborhood, tools, and game systems, and Patch 1.2 on July 24, 2023, which added new houses and gameplay mechanics. These two updates establish the game's post-launch content history. Since Patch 1.2 on July 24, 2023, there have been no further content updates to the PC version. The most recent developer activity — a February 2, 2026 announcement — was about the game's console release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, not new PC content. A December 2, 2025 post announced a sequel, Thief Simulator 3, from the same studio. Neither of these posts indicated new content planned for American Theft 80s itself. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap commitments, and no developer statements promising future content for the game. The studio's attention has clearly shifted toward Thief Simulator 3. With the last meaningful content addition on July 24, 2023, the game appears to have reached its complete state as of that date.
Evidence
Patch 1.2 released, adding new houses, gameplay mechanics, and various fixes — the last known content update for the game.
news post · Jul 24, 2023 source content shipped
high
Major update 1.1 launched, adding the Rich Neighborhood, new tools, and reworked game systems.
news post · Sep 13, 2022 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

It's the 80s, so put on your nostalgia glasses (even if you weren't there)!
From the creators of Thief Simulator.
Every house, bank, shop and museum can be robbed with the right tools, you just have to know how to do it.
Earn your way up in a county full of corruption and crime while discovering what the residents are hiding.



That's right, if you see a house, bank or a shop you can get inside, but learn about the tenants first. You don't want to get caught.




Remember VHS, cassette players and CRT TVs? No? Well now you can get to know them. Tenants will surely share them with you, albeit not knowingly.




Earn cash and reputation in the underground world filled with corruption and crime.




Sometimes the only thing you can do is get in the car and drive as fast as possible. But be careful, the cops are not playing around and will chase after you.
Make sure to bribe the police to avoid being wanted.




There are many classic styled minigames available. Beat the highscores and get achievements for it!




Use tools like crowbar, bolt cutters or lockpicks to help you in your jobs.


KEY FEATURES:
- steal from houses, trailers, banks, shops, mansions and more
- use lockpicks, crowbars and other tools to break in
- finish shady jobs for cash and reputation
- drive around seamless sandbox
- buy and steal cars
- buy houses and decorate them
- disguise yourself as an electrician or put on a suit to fool tenants
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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