Written by Chen Xi, PC & Console Requirements Specialist at Game Launch Hub
Thick As Thieves System Requirements: PC Specs, Steam Deck Performance & Console Status
Thick As Thieves is a first-person stealth heist game from OtherSide Entertainment, the studio co-founded by Deus Ex and Thief veteran Warren Spector, published by Megabit Publishing. It launched on 20 May 2026 for PC via Steam at $4.99, positioned as an “introductory campaign” rather than a full-priced release. Performance-wise, this is a modestly demanding Unreal Engine title: the official minimum asks for a GTX 1060 6GB and 12 GB of RAM, and an SSD is mandatory at both tiers. It carries a Steam Deck Playable rating, and its post-launch trajectory is the most important thing to understand before buying, which I address at the end of this article.
System Requirements
Minimum (Windows)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.2GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent |
| VRAM | 6 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space, SSD required |
| Network | Broadband internet connection required |
| Additional Notes | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Online co-op supported. DLSS and ray tracing listed as supported features on the Steam page. |
Source: Steam Support page for Thick As Thieves, GameSpot, and Vandal. Last verified: 2 October 2026.
What this means in practice: The minimum tier does not specify a resolution or frame rate target on the official page, but the hardware bracket places it around 1080p at 30 to 60 fps on low settings. The Core i5-4570 is a 2013 processor and the GTX 1060 is a 2016 mid-range card, so this is hardware from roughly ten to thirteen years ago. The 6 GB VRAM floor is the detail that matters most: the 3 GB variant of the GTX 1060 will not meet this specification. The 12 GB system RAM requirement is higher than the 8 GB floor most stealth games list, and it reflects the game’s persistent AI patrol systems and multiple simultaneous guard states. The 10 GB install size is unusually small for a 2026 Unreal Engine release, and the SSD requirement has no HDD fallback. If you have a gaming PC from the last eight to nine years with a 6 GB GPU and 12 GB of RAM, you will clear this bar.
Recommended (Windows)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700 CPU @ 3.2GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 8GB or equivalent |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space, SSD required |
| Network | Broadband internet connection required |
| Additional Notes | The official specification lists the GPU as “GTX 2070,” which is a naming error. NVIDIA’s 20-series cards are branded RTX, not GTX, so the intended card is the RTX 2070. |
Source: Steam Support page for Thick As Thieves, Playground.ru, and Vandal. Last verified: 2 October 2026.
What this means in practice: The recommended tier targets 1080p or 1440p at 60 fps on high settings, and the hardware request is a meaningful step up from the minimum. The i7-8700 is a 2017 processor and the intended RTX 2070 is a 2018 upper-mid-range card. There is a naming error in the official specification: the recommended GPU is listed as “GTX 2070,” which does not exist as a product. NVIDIA’s 20-series cards are branded RTX, so the intended card is the RTX 2070. I am flagging this because it has been repeated uncritically across third-party spec aggregators, and readers searching for a “GTX 2070” will not find one. The jump from 12 GB to 16 GB of RAM and from 6 GB to 8 GB of VRAM are the two thresholds that separate the tiers. If you have a gaming PC from the last five to six years with an 8 GB GPU and 16 GB of RAM, you will meet this tier comfortably.
A Note on VRAM and System RAM
The 6 GB VRAM minimum and 8 GB recommendation are the hard GPU thresholds. Thick As Thieves is a stealth game built in Unreal Engine with detailed 1910s interiors, dynamic lighting, and AI patrol simulation. The 12 GB system RAM minimum is non-negotiable, and the 16 GB recommendation reflects the game’s memory footprint when tracking multiple guards, magic eyes, turrets, and pressure plates across two full maps simultaneously. Worthplaying’s PC review noted that “animations and textures are good, and the game runs at a solid high frame rate all around,” which suggests the recommended tier is accurate rather than inflated. Do not upgrade beyond an RTX 2070 for this game.
macOS and Linux
Steambase’s platform data lists Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck (Playable) as supported systems. However, the official Steam Support page lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 only, and OtherSide Entertainment has not published separate macOS or Linux specifications. I am treating macOS and Linux as listed by third-party trackers but not confirmed by the developer. Desktop Linux users can attempt to run the game through Proton, though this is not officially supported.
Steam Deck
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Playable (Valve’s middle compatibility tier). Confirmed by Steam Deck HQ’s Verified/Playable round-up and Steambase. |
| Performance | 40 fps once the Visual C Redist is installed. Steam Deck HQ’s review confirms “the game runs perfectly well on the Steam Deck once you install the Visual C Redist,” and that it “works great on a controller.” Worthplaying tested the game on Steam Deck at 1280×720 with a Low graphical preset. |
| Additional Notes | Rated Playable due to small in-game text. The 10 GB install size makes it easy to keep installed. Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam Deck controller layouts are supported. |
Source: Steam Deck HQ’s review and performance analysis, Steam Deck HQ’s Verified/Playable round-up, Steambase, and Worthplaying’s PC review. Last verified: 2 October 2026.
What this means in practice: Thick As Thieves carries a Playable rating on Steam Deck, Valve’s middle compatibility tier rather than the full Verified badge, and the specific reason is small in-game text. Steam Deck HQ’s review confirms the game “works great on a controller, and thus controls well on the Steam Deck,” and that “once you’ve got the Visual C Redist installed, the game runs well on the Steam Deck and is perfectly playable at 40 FPS.” The Visual C Redist installation is a manual step that Valve’s testing flagged, and it is the kind of compatibility quirk that keeps a game from reaching Verified status. If you own a Steam Deck and enjoy stealth games, this is a functional portable experience, but be prepared to install a runtime dependency before your first session.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S: Announced But Not Released
Thick As Thieves was announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but those versions have not been released, and there is no confirmed release date for them. Gematsu’s pricing announcement states the game is “due out for PC via Steam on May 20, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date,” and Engadget’s launch coverage noted that “today’s news suggests it’s coming to Steam first (if not only).” Game Informer confirmed that “the game is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as well, but there’s no word on when to expect those versions.” As of my verification date, there is no PlayStation Store or Xbox Store listing for the game, and the PC version remains the only one available. Given the post-launch developments detailed below, the console versions may not arrive at all.
A Critical Note on Post-Launch Support
This is the most important section of this article, and it is not about hardware. On 27 July 2026, GameRant reported that OtherSide Entertainment ended support for Thick As Thieves after roughly two months, following the game’s launch on 20 May 2026. The game had undergone significant changes shortly before release: it was originally announced as a PvPvE extraction heist game, but this was scrapped in favour of a 1-2 player co-op structure, with many previously promised features removed, including a “living world,” along with areas and characters that are still listed on the Steam store page but no longer exist in the game. Steam Deck HQ’s review described the result as “a very bare-bones game, more of a proof of concept, really,” with only two maps, limited progression where most unlockables are cosmetic, and enough variety to “hold your attention for more than a couple of hours” but not much longer. The game holds a Steam Player Score of 66 to 69 out of 100 on Steambase, with concurrent player counts dropping to around 48 players in-game by July 2026. If you are considering a purchase, you should understand that this is a short, finished-but-limited game with no ongoing development, and the $4.99 price reflects that scope rather than a live-service commitment.
Price, Content, and Platform Availability
Thick As Thieves is priced at $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.99 on Steam. The game supports solo play and online co-op for two players, with two maps, two playable characters, a set of unlockable equipment including a smoke bomb and other tools, and higher difficulty tiers unlocked through progression. It supports eight languages: English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. There is no PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo version available, and there is no macOS or native Linux version confirmed on the official Steam page.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy Thick As Thieves?
Thick As Thieves has a modest hardware floor and will run on almost any gaming PC built in the last eight to nine years. The minimum spec asks for a Core i5-4570, 12 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1060 6GB, and the recommended tier asks for a Core i7-8700, 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 (listed incorrectly as “GTX 2070” in the official specification). The SSD requirement has no HDD fallback, and the 10 GB install size is tiny.
The hardware question is settled quickly, because the game is small, cheap, and light. The actual decision is about whether the game is worth your time, and the honest answer requires context that most system requirements articles will not give you. Thick As Thieves was radically redesigned shortly before launch, shedding its PvPvE extraction structure for a limited two-player co-op format, and OtherSide Entertainment ended active support roughly two months after release. Steam Deck HQ’s assessment that it feels like “a proof of concept” rather than a complete game is a fair summary of the state it launched in. At $4.99, the value calculation is different from a full-priced release, and a four-hour campaign with two maps is a reasonable ask at that price. But you should buy it knowing that no further content, features, or fixes are coming, and that the PS5 and Xbox versions announced at reveal may never materialise.
On Steam Deck, the game is Playable and runs at 40 fps once you install the Visual C Redist runtime, with small in-game text as the only compatibility caveat. There are no console versions available despite the initial announcement, and there is no confirmed macOS or Linux build on the official Steam page.
Specs and support status may change, though OtherSide Entertainment has ceased active development on the game. This article reflects the Steam Support system requirements page, Steam store page, Gematsu’s pricing and release coverage, Engadget’s launch coverage, Game Informer, GameSpot, Vandal, Playground.ru, Steam Deck HQ’s review and Verified/Playable round-up, Steambase’s review and player data, Worthplaying’s PC review, GameRant’s post-launch support report, and verified outlet coverage as of 2 October 2026. Chen Xi verifies all specifications by checking official store pages and dating each table; no numbers in this article are estimated or inferred.