American Theft 80s: Prologue

American Theft 80s: Prologue

Noble Muffins · 2022 · Adventure, Action RPG, Action-Adventure, Sandbox, 3D

PC
Very Positive82% · 767
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About American Theft 80s: Prologue



Check out some of Jack's first jobs in this prologue before playing the full game.
From the creators of Thief Simulator.
Every house can be robbed. Just get the right tools and wait for the right time!
Meet interesting characters doing shady jobs.

KEY FEATURES IN THE PROLOGUE:
- explore the first small town from the American Theft 80s
- steal from houses, trailers or gas stations
- finish the first heist
- use the available tools: hammer and crowbar, to break in
- finish shady jobs for shady characters
- disguise yourself as an electrician to fool tenants

If you see a house, shop or a gas station, 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! The 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.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended May 14, 2026
American Theft 80s: Prologue takes the stealth and crime-focused ideas familiar to fans of simulator games and places them inside a setting heavily inspired by the culture and technology of the 1980s. Instead of creating a fast-paced action experience centered around dramatic shootouts or large-scale criminal operations, the game focuses on the slower and more deliberate process of becoming a successful thief. Players step into the role of Jack, a small-time criminal trying to survive and make money in a world filled with opportunities hidden behind locked doors and distracted homeowners. As a prologue, the game acts as an introduction to its larger mechanics while offering a solid look at the atmosphere and systems that shape the complete experience. One of the game's strongest qualities is how it approaches theft as an activity that depends on planning and patience rather than reckless action. Success is not achieved by rushing into houses and taking whatever is available. Players are encouraged to observe routines, study their surroundings, and wait for the right opportunity before making a move. Timing becomes important because entering a property at the wrong moment can quick…
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Recommended Nov 9, 2025
Really fun and enjoyable. It’s simple, smooth, and entertaining, with great gameplay and good vibes all around. Addictive and satisfying, I keep coming back for more. Overall, a solid game that’s fun, relaxing, and has just the right amount of challenge.
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Recommended Aug 3, 2025
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Not recommended Jul 30, 2025
I didnt even play this game so. okay
Recommended Jul 17, 2025
a bite-sized intro of the full game from the Thief Simulator devs. You play as Jack, diving headfirst into the neon-soaked, VCR-cluttered world of 80s petty theft. What Works: Pure 80s Atmosphere: They nail the setting. Stealing CRT TVs, VHS tapes, and cassette players from shag-carpeted living rooms and trailers feels authentically retro and surprisingly fun. Core Thief Loop: The basics are satisfying. Casing houses, waiting for the right moment (or creating it!), smashing in with a crowbar or hammer, grabbing loot, and getting out scratches that itch for chaotic, low-stakes crime. Shady Characters & Jobs: The side gigs add flavor and purpose beyond just robbing houses, giving you a glimpse into the game's underworld. Driving & Police: Needing a quick getaway adds tension, and the police chase mentioned in the description works as expected – don't get caught! Free! It's a generous taste of what's to come. Perfect to see if the vibe clicks with you. Considerations: Performance (My Setup): Playable on my Fujitsu Lifebook U7411 (i5-1135G7, 32GB RAM, Linux Mint LMDE 6), the game is installed on a MicroSD card, but only around 40 FPS on the absolute lowest settings. Expect mode…
Recommended Apr 24, 2025
this game is fun and chalinging

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