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PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperOVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
PublisherStarbreeze Entertainment
Release DateAug 13, 2013
$9.99
Peak Players247.6K
Metacritic79
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

PAYDAY 2 is a highly addictive cooperative heist shooter that excels when played with friends, offering deep character customization and a vast array of weapons. While the core gameplay remains a benchmark for the genre, players are increasingly frustrated by an overwhelming amount of DLC, technical instability, and controversial new monetization strategies.

Pros

  • Exceptional cooperative gameplay that is significantly enhanced when playing with friends.95%
  • Deep customization options including hundreds of weapons, skills, and perk decks for diverse builds.90%
  • High replayability through varied mission types and escalating difficulty levels that reward mastery.85%
  • A massive amount of content accumulated over a decade of updates provides hundreds of hours of gameplay.80%
  • Unique blend of tactical stealth and high-intensity action gameplay.75%

Cons

  • Excessive reliance on paid DLC and controversial new subscription models to access the full experience.90%
  • Frequent technical issues including game crashes and mission-breaking bugs that can ruin progress.85%
  • The base game feels incomplete or locked without significant additional financial investment.75%
  • Host-kicking behavior in public lobbies can lead to frustrating social experiences for new players.60%
  • Poor multi-monitor support and technical optimization on Linux systems.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The community frequently references the comically large spoon as a favorite meme-tier weapon.
  • Many players were introduced to the game through content creators like The RussianBadger.
  • There is a community tradition of playing the White House heist on January 6th.
Confidence: 70%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
32.9K
Peak · last 90 days
35.8K
All-time peak
247.6K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$0.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
97%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews674.3K
Positive: 602.5K (89%)Negative: 71.8K (11%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

96h

Avg Playtime at Review

69%

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