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PAYDAY 3

PAYDAY 3

PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.

46%
Mixed
DeveloperStarbreeze Studios
PublisherStarbreeze Entertainment
Release DateSep 21, 2023
$29.99
Peak Players69.1K
Metacritic66
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

PAYDAY 3 offers frantic co-op heists with solid gunplay and stealth, showing potential to be a strong successor to PAYDAY 2, and has received optimization improvements since launch. However, it is largely perceived as inferior to its predecessor due to a significant lack of content, replayability, and persistent online-only issues. Many players do not recommend purchasing it at its current price.

Pros

  • Offers fun, frantic co-op heists with solid gunplay and stealth options.
  • The game has potential to become a superior successor to PAYDAY 2.
  • Developers have significantly improved optimization and the overall state of the game since launch.
  • Updates introduce changes that help keep the gameplay relevant.
  • A server browser, similar to Crime.net, is now available.

Cons

  • The game is widely considered inferior to PAYDAY 2, lacking its content, fun, and soul.
  • It suffers from a significant lack of content and replayability, making the experience feel hollow.
  • The always-online requirement leads to persistent technical issues, including loss of earned rewards due to login failures.
  • Despite some improvements, technical and progression problems continue to impact the player experience.
  • Many players do not recommend purchasing the game at full price.
  • Recent updates have been criticized for being too focused on loud missions or negatively impacting player experience.

Notable Mentions

  • A high percentage of reviewers have played over 10 hours, indicating significant engagement despite the mixed reception.
  • Even negative reviews frequently acknowledge that the core gameplay can be fun, highlighting the game's underlying appeal.
Confidence: 73%
Based on the 58 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Feb 16, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
743
Peak · last 90 days
1.8K
All-time peak
69.1K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$8.99since Dec 30, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
83%
All-time positive
46%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews65.3K
Positive: 29.7K (46%)Negative: 35.6K (54%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

50h

Avg Playtime at Review

69%

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