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| Developer(s) | 5Ants Abylight (Wii U) |
| Publisher(s) | Rovio Stars |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Wii U |
| Release | Android, iOS
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| Genre(s) | Point and click adventure game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Tiny Thief was a 2013 point-and-click adventure video game developed by 5Ants and published by Rovio Entertainment through its Rovio Stars program. The player controls a thief who goes on a quest to steal items from enemies. Players can interact with objects to progress through each level and achieve the targeted item. Enemies are present throughout, and players must avoid getting caught by utilizing the game's stealth mechanics. The game implements a three-star performance system, with each of the star corresponding to goals completed.
Tiny Thief was developed by a team of two under the name 5Ants. The game went through several setbacks, mainly regarding its animation. Rovio further supported its development and released the game under their third-party publishing program Rovio Stars. The game was released for iOS and Android on 11 July 2013 and for Windows and OS X on 16 December 2013. The game was later ported to the Wii U in November 2015. Following an announcement made by Rovio, the game was discontinued and removed from app stores in February 2016.
The game received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising its animation and level design but noted its short length. 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.