Thief: The Dark Project
Independent Fan-Made Community WikiBecome Garrett, a master thief surviving through shadow, sound, and careful planning. Explore mission walkthroughs, find hidden loot, and follow the Remastered edition news for The Tarnished Mirror.
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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Your Thief: The Dark Project Journey
Beginner Guide
Learn movement, the light gem, sound awareness, lockpicking, and essential tools before your first burglary.
First Mission Walkthrough
Navigate Lord Bafford's Manor, locate the scepter, collect useful loot, and understand how difficulty changes your objectives.
Stealth and Guard Awareness
Understand visibility, noisy surfaces, guard alert states, and safe movement through light and shadow.
Arrows and Equipment
Learn when to use water arrows, rope arrows, moss arrows, and the blackjack, with practical advice for conserving supplies.
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Thief The Dark Project Difficulty Levels Explained: Normal, Hard, and Expert
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The Master of Shadows: A Deep Dive into Thief The Dark Project Garrett and His Legacy
Explore the history, personality, and legendary stealth tactics of Thief The Dark Project Garrett, the iconic protagonist who redefined the stealth genre.
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Explore the iconic Thief The Dark Project characters, from the master thief Garrett to the enigmatic Trickster, in this comprehensive lore and story guide.
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The Haunting Legacy of the Thief The Dark Project Soundtrack: A Deep Dive into Stealth Audio
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Thief The Dark Project Cutscenes: The Sepia-Toned Art That Defined Stealth Gaming
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What is Thief: The Dark Project?
Thief: The Dark Project is a first-person stealth game developed by Looking Glass Studios and released in 1998. You play as Garrett, a master thief who explores a dark fantasy city, steals valuables, and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. Success depends on observation, quiet movement, and careful use of tools.
Light and sound shape how you approach each mission, while difficulty settings change objectives and restrictions. Thief Gold expands the campaign with three additional missions, and the newly announced Remastered edition brings The Dark Project back with The Tarnished Mirror campaign.
Explore All GuidesDeveloper
Looking Glass Studios
Platform
PC
Genre
First-person Stealth
Original Release
November 30, 1998
Original Campaign
12 Missions
Thief Gold Campaign
15 Missions
Difficulty Settings
Normal, Hard, Expert
Thief: The Dark Project Guides
Jump straight to the eight sections of the wiki: the Remastered edition, walkthroughs, story, platforms, mods, and more.
Thief Remastered: The Tarnished Mirror
The newly announced Remastered edition — reveal details, new campaign, platforms, and release date.
Mission Walkthroughs
Mission-by-mission routes through Garrett's original campaign with objectives, stealth approaches, and edition differences.
Modern PC Setup
Prepare the game for a modern PC: edition identification, TFix community patch, display and audio settings.
Loot and Secrets
Hidden loot locations, per-mission totals, and the secrets worth grabbing on every difficulty.
Weapons and Equipment
The blackjack, sword, and the arrow toolkit — what each tool does and when to use it.
Story and Lore
Garrett's training with the Keepers, the struggle between Hammerites and Pagans, and the Trickster's plan.
Thief Gold vs The Dark Project
The three extra missions and every content difference between the original and Gold editions.
Where to Get the Game
Current legitimate sources for Thief Gold and the Remastered edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Thief: The Dark Project.
Ready to Master Thief: The Dark Project?
Plan your first burglary, learn the rules of stealth, and follow the Remastered news with guides for the original game and Thief Gold.