# Poor Thief! — To Win, You Must Die!

> Immortal thief puzzle game where dying is the only way to win. (iPhone/iPad app by Beep Yeah!.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poor-thief/id1487235318 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beep Yeah!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481351052)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poor-thief/id1487235318/reviews.md

## What is Poor Thief!?

“Something very special.” - TouchArcade, Game of the Week

“A puzzle gem” - PocketGamer, Game of the Week

You are the Poor Thief, a burglar cursed with immortality and an insatiable hunger for treasure. Swipe your way through dozens of levels, and remember - you can’t always avoid death. In fact, it’s the only way to win!

• Unique mechanic - to win, you must die!
• 3 unique worlds with over 50 levels total
• Earn stars by beating each level efficiently
• Catchy soundtrack by Lewmoth
• Unlockable mini-game

Help Poor Thief get the treasure, break the curse, and die a bunch along the way!

## Key features

- Unique 'die to win' mechanic
- Over 50 levels across 3 worlds
- Efficient level completion for stars
- Unlockable mini-game
- Catchy soundtrack

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Feed the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Poor Thief!?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Clever and engaging puzzle design
- 👍 Quick and immediate to play
- 🎮 Responsive controls
- 😌 Relaxed gameplay, optional stars
- ✨ Well-made and thoughtfully put together
- 🧠 Challenging and makes you think
- 🎨 Nice graphics and retro vibe
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- ⏱️ Quick levels, good for short bursts
- 💯 Interesting mechanics

**Cons**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 💥 Frequent crashes and not launching
- ⏳ Ads are too long and frequent
- 🎮 Game is short
- 🔄 Game feels like a copy of another game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bug with spike blocks not passing through one-way gates on level 53
- Bugged jungle achievement
- Arrow block bug on level 18 of Castle
- One-way passage block allows passage in both directions on level 18
- Coin grab mini-game: best time not persistent, 0.6 seconds added on finish, leaderboard issues, retry button not working
- App crashes on opening or second level

**Most requested features**

- New levels in the future
- Paid version without ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poor-thief/id1487235318/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bug

*2025-10-04, version 1.1.3*

Blocks won’t move through one-way spaces when the player doesn’t move a space or more. It makes level 53 impossible to star, and the guide emphasizes the problem.

The completed jungle achievement also appears to be bugged.

### 5/5 — Love the game but there is a bug

*2025-06-01, version 1.1.3*

The game is pretty good and challenging at the same time but there is a glitch where having the two non spiked squares on the path first try make it impossible to get to the mini game by getting a star on level 53. I like this game though

### 1/5 — Реклама

*2023-08-26, version 1.1.3*

Очень много рекламы

### 5/5 — Clever and engaging!

*2023-05-02, version 1.1.3*

This is such a well made and exceptionally well thought out puzzle game. It’s very quick and immediate to play, and the stages a really cleverly designed. Plus it’s nice and responsive… swiping your poor little thief from on spot to another feels nice and snappy.

Also, unlike some puzzle games, it never frustrated me. In fact, it’s fairly relaxed in the sense that it’s up to you whether you want to just try to reach the exit without worrying about how many moves you take, or whether you want to try to do it in fewer moves to earn a star. And the ads aren’t too frequent, and they can be skipped after a few seconds, or you can remove them altogether for a few bucks.

Definitely worth checking out!

### 4/5 — Cool, Fun Game

*2023-01-01, version 1.1.3*

Been good except for a bug with the spike blocks not passing through one-way gates depending on the circumstances. This bug makes getting a star on level 53 impossible.

### 3/5 — Исправьте ошибку

*2022-10-19, version 1.1.3*

53 уровень невозможно пройти

### 3/5 — Fun Game but Level 53 is BROKEN

*2022-07-29, version 1.1.3*

This is a fun game that I enjoyed playing, but level 53 is broken and can’t be beaten in 6 turns like the game requires. The spike block doesn’t pass the gate that’s blocking it until after the thief is within 3 blocks of it.

### 1/5 — バグ

*2022-06-02, version 1.1.3*

Lv53
✹‪が動かない

### 4/5 — Amazing, Bug on Lvl 18 of Castle

*2022-05-13, version 1.1.1*

Your game is amazing and the concept used for the game is very good. Unfortunately, I’m not able to do lvl 18 of castle because one of the arrow block doesn’t stop me when I go the opposite direction.

### 3/5 — 🫤

*2022-05-12, version 1.1.1*

Игра хорошая, но на 18 уровне лаг (проходит по стрелкам в другую сторону) поэтому только 3 звезды

## Frequently asked questions about Poor Thief!

### What is the main objective of Poor Thief!?

The main objective is to guide the Poor Thief, a cursed immortal burglar, through various levels to collect treasure. Uniquely, players must strategically embrace death as the primary mechanic to progress and ultimately win the game.

### How does the 'die to win' mechanic work?

Instead of avoiding obstacles, players must find ways to have the Poor Thief die in specific situations. This often involves using environmental hazards or enemy actions to your advantage to solve puzzles and advance through the levels.

### What kind of content can I expect in the game?

The game features three distinct worlds with over 50 levels in total. You can earn stars by completing levels efficiently, enjoy a catchy soundtrack, and unlock a special mini-game as you play.

### Is Poor Thief! free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the player's experience or provide additional content, but the core gameplay is accessible without cost.

### What platforms is Poor Thief! available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platforms, it is presented as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices. Users can typically find it on their respective app stores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2022-05-13

Fixed a nasty little bug!

### 1.1.2 — 2022-05-13

Fixed a bug that made level 18 impossible for this poor, Poor Thief to beat!

### 1.1.1 — 2022-03-23

Bug fixes and Poor-formance improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2020-10-20

You spoke, and Poor Thief listened. Bug fixes for Achievements and Stars are here! Can you unlock the bonus mini-game?

### 1.0.3 — 2020-09-08

A few improvements!

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