Never played either one

[Bill the Butcher]

Should I start with 1 or 2?

[Shadow ZFX Gaming]

if you're talking about thief simulator 1 and 2. i probably suggest you to play with thief simulator 1 first. trust me, you will feel a bit weird because some feature in thief simulator 2 aren't implemented in thief simulator 1. i played thief simulator 2 first then 1, feel a bit weird afterward.

[Akhlys]

IMHO game series should always be played in order if you plan to play all of them. Usually more stuff/mechanics get added and others get streamlined as the series progresses, and missing stuff you expect to be there is weird.
Going backwards means you're more likely to be disappointed by the lack of mechanics, going forwards you're more likely to be pleasantly surprised by the improved mechanics.
This is a general stance.

As for Thief Simulator.. I can't really point out many mechanics that were in 2 but not in 1. It's been a while since I played 1, but gameplaywise they seem to be pretty much the same, so it's not that crucial here.
In the end, if you plan to play both (or even better, all three) anyway, start with 1, then American Theft 80s, then 2.
If you're not yet sure if you like either of them, the question becomes more difficult and then I'd lean more towards 2, as there you get the most polished of the series, the best first impression.

[Bill the Butcher]

Originally posted by Shadow ZFX Gaming:

if you're talking about thief simulator 1 and 2. i probably suggest you to play with thief simulator 1 first. trust me, you will feel a bit weird because some feature in thief simulator 2 aren't implemented in thief simulator 1. i played thief simulator 2 first then 1, feel a bit weird afterward.

Is 1 repetitive or is there replayability?

[Shadow ZFX Gaming]

hmm, for replayability, i suggest you to play thief simulator 2. there are more stuff you can rob there compare to the first game. also the item in thief simulator 2, except for car and certain loot recommended by info you got (you will understand what i mean if you actually play the game), will appear compare the first game. also thief simulator 2 has more feature, easter eggs, and essentially more to do than thief simulator 1 as far as i know. so yeah, if you're looking for replayability alone. i would recommend you to play thief simulator 2

[TYLER M]

being that you have not played either i would say buy 2 i has more to it and more fun

[Kaitri]

id say skip 1 and go to 2
that comes from a guy who has 100% in thief 2.

1 is so frustrating, every house in the 200's street is just a nightmare and imo its not fun its just frustration pure.
thief 2 is so much fun.

[TYLER M]

i totally agree

[CptnSpandex]

Originally posted by Bill the Butcher:

Originally posted by Shadow ZFX Gaming:

if you're talking about thief simulator 1 and 2. i probably suggest you to play with thief simulator 1 first. trust me, you will feel a bit weird because some feature in thief simulator 2 aren't implemented in thief simulator 1. i played thief simulator 2 first then 1, feel a bit weird afterward.

Is 1 repetitive or is there replayability?

After you complete 1 there is new game + which is basically sandbox mode with no story and all of the tenants routines are changed around from your story run to make it a bit different.

[Shadow ZFX Gaming]

Originally posted by CptnSpandex:

Originally posted by Bill the Butcher:

Is 1 repetitive or is there replayability?

After you complete 1 there is new game + which is basically sandbox mode with no story and all of the tenants routines are changed around from your story run to make it a bit different.

yes, i notice it too when looking through the discussion of the game. it also give me a cloaking device that essentially make me invisible. i feel more frustated when playing the first one though.

[Trance]

I played 2 first then got 1 after. For me 2 is a lot better. Looks a bit nicer, less clunky. Overall just a better experience. But Thief 1 has more content right now.

But if you want to play both i highly suggest starting with 1 because it's hard to get back once you played 2.

[FastBoy]

Start with 1 and the go on with 2... 2 is much better for example with graphics but also the feeling

[2D]

well, both are great, and the question on the topic here is to which one to play first right? the question is not which one is better... so I would play 1 first since is a great game and has more content, and the tutorial/story have some to do on the 2, and well, this franchise is awesome, just play and have fun 🫶

[ac-hrt]

It has now been well over 24 hours since your post, but I hope you decided to start with Thief Simulator 1.

[Bill the Butcher]

Originally posted by ac-hrt:

It has now been well over 24 hours since your post, but I hope you decided to start with Thief Simulator 1.

I started with 2, still playing it now. I know I'm a bad boy.

[Mercuri]

I think I'm gonna go with 2 after reading this thread. Thx.