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Pocket Thief

Slide your way to becoming a master thief, as you steal from the rich, and keep a little something for yourself; in this criminally fun 2D puzzle game. Navigate natural barriers and drag obstacles thoughtfully away until you can successfully guide the loot out of each maze-like level.

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Grid Kid Games
Publisher
Grid Kid Games
Release
April 14, 2025
1 year and 109 days ago
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2 user reviews2 reviews100.0%

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About the Game

Getting in was the easy part.

You squeezed under the door, tiptoed between the sleeping guard's legs, climbed up into the rafters, and scoured the room. That's when you spied it: The Treasure. Weeks of covert observation had paid off.

Now what?

You aren't big enough to lift it. And there's only one way out. But there's sooo much junk in the way. Someone needs to teach these greedy hoarders about Spring cleaning!

So make a plan... Or don't... And start pushing!

And don't feel too bad about it. They're the real crooks (plus one kleptomaniac bird!), not you. You're just a Pocket Thief!

KEY FEATURES:

  • Plenty to get your mitts on:
    60 hand-crafted, Klotski-style puzzles that gradually become more complex, including 10 bonus levels with special rewards, AND a random level selector!

  • Lots to see (and steal!):
    5 hand-drawn, uniquely themed stages; with each level filled with interesting objects in a variety of shapes and one piece of sweet, sweet loot.

  • No time restrictions or move limits:
    Take your time and meticulously plan your moves out in advance, or don't; its up to you.

  • Limited skips:
    Start with a couple of skips and replenish your stock by completing other levels.

  • Replay levels to try and improve your rating:
    Fewer moves = better rating. Can you achieve perfect efficiency on every level?

  • Decorate your Secret Hideout:
    Complete bonus levels to unlock animal trophies and proudly arrange them in your (not so) secret hideout.

  • Simple controls:
    Play using mouse only. Click, hold, drag, and release.

  • Surround sounds:
    Music changes to match the setting as you progress through the stages.

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