Spirited Thief
Released Sep 2023
Scout, loot, and get out in Spirited Thief, a tactical turn-based heist simulator with a twist. Search ahead as spirit, Trin, and grab the goods as thief, Elaj. Just make sure you have the loot before the guards come looking!
91% positive · 102 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Spirited Thief launched on September 19, 2023 as a complete game. Following launch, the developer (Koi Snowman Games) released a series of patches through November 2023, addressing balance changes, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. The most recent developer communication on record is the hotfix patch on April 2, 2025 (patch 1.0.0.10), which resolved a minor UI bug. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, no roadmap, and no seasonal or live-service structure. The developer has made no statements about upcoming expansions or additional content. The post-launch patch history suggests the game was treated as a finished product from day one, with updates focused purely on polish and bug fixes rather than new content additions. As of April 2, 2025, the game appears to be in a maintenance-complete state.
Evidence
Spirited Thief officially launched. Developer noted they had been working on it for close to three years.
Patch 1.0.0.10 released — a minor hotfix fixing UI display bugs for gamepad/keyboard users. This is the most recent developer communication on record.
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Developer
Publisher
Ishtar Games
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

Spirited Thief is a tactical turn-based heist simulator with a twist: take your time to scout ahead and plan your heist as your ghostly friend, then use your knowledge to break in and break out with pricey loot.
Another job gone wrong... Elaj - unlucky thief with a few magic tricks upon his sleeves - and Trin - his partner-in-crime who happens to be an intangible spirit - are on the verge of being kicked out of the ruthless Thieves Guild!
Determined to prove themselves to the guild, and make some sweet steals in the process, Elaj and Trin must work together to infiltrate heavily protected vaults, mysterious crypts, and more. With the occasional help of allies, what secrets, treasures, and troubles will the pair get their hands on?

Scout undetected as Trin, the spirit. Explore, plan, and locate secret passages and treasures without the burden of a physical body.
- Steal as Elaj, the thief. Loot as much as you can without giving the guards time to react.
- Outsmart enemies, sneak through locked doors, and break down magical barriers. No door can stop you.
- With turn-based gameplay, get in and get out before the guards become aware of your presence. You’ve only got so long, so use your turns wisely.

- Infiltrate wealthy castles, dark dungeons, and occult lairs under the guidance of the infamous thieves' guild.
- Upgrade your skills with new and exciting abilities in exchange for your ill-gotten gains.
- Study your briefings so you know what you’re getting into and what to look out for. Will you take it slow and steady to find all the secrets, or is a smash-and-grab more up your street?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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