: Cash earned can be used to buy and decorate personal houses or acquire classic getaway cars. Performance Ranking
: Activities range from small residential burglaries and gas station stick-ups to high-stakes heists at police stations, banks, museums, and gated mansions.
This report covers , a stealth-based crime simulator developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A. Released on June 15, 2022, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the game serves as an 80s-themed successor to the popular Thief Simulator . Core Gameplay Mechanics American Theft 80s
: Stolen items typically reflect 80s technology, including VCRs, cassette players, and CRT TVs, which can be sold to fence merchants for cash.
: Success depends on studying tenant routines and utilizing era-appropriate tools like lockpicks, crowbars, and bolt cutters. : Cash earned can be used to buy
: Law enforcement response is aggressive. Players must manage their "heat" and can bribe the police to lower their wanted status. Progression and Economy
: Working with shady contacts like "The Merchant" or Joe Bob increases your standing in the criminal underground. Released on June 15, 2022, for PC, PlayStation
Watch these gameplay demonstrations to see various heists and mechanics in action: