The right star is given when the player taps (or clicks) the thief's hidden pet ferret. 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.
