Trials of the Thief-Taker: Become a 1729 London Crime Hunter

9/5/2026, 4:50:12 PM

Release date: 8/10/2017

Tags: #adventure #rpg #indie #choose-your-own-adventure #text-based #interactive-fiction

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Score: 60%Mixed
Review Count: 10 reviews
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¥ 580 (JPY)

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$4.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

Embark on a text-based historical adventure in 1729 London as a thief-taker. Make crucial choices that shape your destiny in this 140,000-word interactive novel by Choice of Games.

Who this is for

For those seeking a narrative experience driven purely by imagination and impactful choices, *Trials of the Thief-Taker* offers a compelling journey into the underbelly of 1729 London.

Details

Overview

Step back in time to London in 1729, a city before modern policing, where individuals known as thief-takers operated. In Trials of the Thief-Taker, a 140,000-word interactive historical adventure novel by Joey Jones, you embody one of these figures. This entirely text-based experience, developed and published by Choice of Games, immerses you in the gritty world of crime and justice through the power of your imagination. You'll navigate the streets, hunt criminals, and make choices that shape your destiny.

Highlights

This text-based interactive novel places you in the role of a thief-taker in 18th-century London.
Developed by Choice of Games, it offers a rich narrative experience with player choices driving the story.
Released on August 10, 2017, the game features Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud support.

Who It's For

Trials of the Thief-Taker is perfect for players who enjoy immersive storytelling, historical settings, and games where their decisions have significant consequences. If you appreciate text-based adventures and interactive fiction that rely on imagination rather than graphics, this game is for you. Fans of RPG elements and narrative-driven experiences will find much to love here.

Game Info

Trials of the Thief-Taker is a single-player, text-based adventure RPG. It was released on August 10, 2017, by Choice of Games. The game supports Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud. While it's a paid title, its value lies in its extensive narrative and replayability, driven by the player's choices. User reception on Steam is mixed, indicating a niche appeal for its unique genre and presentation.