The left star is given when the thief steals multiple hidden objects in a level. The central star is given when the thief successfully steals the main object, which is required to complete the level.

The game uses a three-star rating system therefore, players can receive one, two or three stars depending on goal completions.

Along the way, players will encounter enemies such as pirates, bakers, sheriffs, as well as the dark knight. The game consists of six quests, each with a different plot, set in a vague medieval period. The thief can also pick up certain objects which helps completing each level. Players control the thief by tapping or clicking on an accessible area, such as a ladder, a door or other paths where the thief can navigate to. In Tiny Thief, players control a child-looking thief who is attempting to steal items placed in an area of the level from multiple enemies. It won the People's Choice Award at the 10th International Mobile Gaming Awards and received a nomination for Best Animated Video Game at the 41st Annie Awards. The game received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising its animation and level design but noted its short length. Following an announcement made by Rovio, the game was discontinued and removed from app stores on February 2016. The game was later ported to the Wii U on November 2015. The game was released for iOS and Android on 11 July 2013 and for Windows and OS X on 16 December 2013. Rovio further supported its development and subsequently released the game under their third-party publishing program Rovio Stars. The game went through several drawbacks, mainly regarding its animation.

Tiny Thief was developed by a team of two under the name 5Ants. The game implements a three-star performance system, with each of the star corresponding to goals completed. Enemies are present throughout, and players must avoid getting caught by utilizing the game's stealth mechanics. Players can interact with objects to progress through each level and achieve the targeted item. The player controls a thief who goes on a quest to steal items from enemies.

Tiny Thief was a 2013 point-and-click adventure video game developed by 5Ants and published by Rovio Entertainment through its Rovio Stars program.

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