Thief’s Shelter stands out for its multi-layer narrative, replay-driven discovery, and a “living journal” system where the protagonist’s mind changes based on what players uncover. Most of the game’s lore, scenes, and one of its endings remain hidden unless players explore beyond the main route.
Corruption within the English police force, along with the rampant activity of street gangs constantly disrupts the entire nation. The Red Order, once renowned as an anti-crime organisation dating back centuries, now prospers in England as the dominant provider of health products. However, beneath this façade lies a sinister secret.
After his relocation to Birmingham, Detective James is summoned to aid the investigation of a curious homicide on Highburn Street. Despite the impact of his artificial dementia, and being haunted by a demon, James dives deep into an investigation that ultimately makes his condition deteriorate.
What you are walking into
Thief’s Shelter is a first-person psychological mystery that unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. James' research is intertwined with his own personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effects.
As investigation unfolds, you will fight James’ deteriorating mental state, experience hallucinations, and confront buried memories. Explore Highburn Mansion that distorts as you progress, search for clues and us investigative tools to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight.
Truth lies into what YOU notice
Every clue matters — and some only show themselves once. Overlook a detail, and it may never return.
Thief’s Shelter adapts to what you discover. Some journal entries never appear. Certain scenes never happen.
Memory is fragile and so is the truth.
Following the main path will get you to the end. But it won’t give you the full picture. To truly enrich your knowledge of this universe, you must break away, explore, experiment. What you uncover reflects your perception. What you miss defines your version of the truth.
There are no second chances. Stay sharp.
Tools for the truth
Puzzles in Thief’s Shelter reward observation and deduction, not guesswork. To reach the end, you will have to recover four key artifacts tied to the mansion. You’ll solve multi-stage mechanical contraption, decode cryptic symbols, and unlock rooms that shouldn’t exist.
James records new findings in his Memoir, with important evidence logged under Investigation Notes. Use tools like the UV light and the digital camera to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight, then reference your notes to find the
solution.
Certain discoveries don’t surface the first time.
Or the second.
Not everything in Thief’s Shelter will reveal itself in one playthrough. VHS tapes, Masks, Red Order conspiracies,
James’ past, and other events can be missed on your first try.
Key Features
● Shifting Environments. Highburn Mansion shifts as you make story progression revealing new areas whilst
altering existing ones.
● Player Agency. Clues can vanish. Overlook a detail, and it may never resurface. While the investigation
moves forward, what you miss shapes what you understand — or fail to. The world won't stop for you to
catch up.
● Puzzles. Every challenge in Thief’s Shelter is built around observation and deduction. No guesswork, no
obscure riddles — just grounded, logic-based puzzles that reward attention to detail and investigative
thinking.
● Tools. Use the UV light and or the digital camera to reveal what the naked eye misses. Collected evidence
is documented in James’ Memoir, influencing his psychological state and the game’s narrative.
● Replayability. Discover the deeper truth through multiple investigations. Hidden VHS tapes, secret artifacts,
and various journal entries reveal the mansion’s darkest threads.
● Streamlined Mystery. Classic adventure gameplay — modernized. No random wandering. No cheap
jumpscares. Just slow-building dread, meaningful choices, and immersive narrative.
