Rank 01Games like PAYDAY 3
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked PAYDAY 3 also play
The closest matches to PAYDAY 3: PAYDAY 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City, Perfect Heist 2, Thief Simulator, and Ready or Not. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Heist and America, like PAYDAY 3.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Heist and Stealth, like PAYDAY 3.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
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57 new reviews this week- Trending
Thief Simulator
Why this: Also Heist and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
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Ready or Not
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
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GTFO
Why this: Also Stealth and Tactical, like PAYDAY 3.
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Hitman: Absolution™
Why this: Also Crime and Stealth, like PAYDAY 3.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like PAYDAY 3
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Also Gun Customization and Stealth, like PAYDAY 3.
- 70% of 1,201 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Starbreeze Studios
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 43% of 30,990 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 66
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Armor system allows deep build customization
- Crossplay expands multiplayer options
- Mask and weapon customization is highly detailed
- Dark
- Grim
- Intense
More games like PAYDAY 3, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to PAYDAY 3
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Saints Row
Why this: Also America and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Why this: Also Heist and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
Counter-Strike 2
Why this: Same dark mood as PAYDAY 3.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Same intense mood as PAYDAY 3.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below PAYDAY 3 at current Steam store prices.
Crime Simulator
Why this: Also Heist and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
RAID: World War II
Why this: Also Heist and Stealth, like PAYDAY 3.
113 new reviews this week- Trending
Killing Floor
Why this: Same grim mood as PAYDAY 3.
DOOM 3
Why this: Same dark mood as PAYDAY 3.
857 new reviews this week- Trending
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to PAYDAY 3, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
One-armed robber
Why this: Also Heist and Stealth, like PAYDAY 3.
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
Of Guards And Thieves
Why this: Also Stealth and Tactical, like PAYDAY 3.
Delivery & Beyond
Why this: Also Heist and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
Walking Zombie 2
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Dark Humor, like PAYDAY 3.
Combat Master: Season 5
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Tactical, like PAYDAY 3.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
PAYDAY 2
Why this: Also Heist and Gun Customization, like PAYDAY 3.
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Why this: Also Heist and America, like PAYDAY 3.
Ready or Not
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Crime, like PAYDAY 3.
More from Starbreeze Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Starbreeze Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
John Wick Chronicles
Why this: Same intense mood as PAYDAY 3.
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
Why this: Same grim mood as PAYDAY 3.
About PAYDAY 3
The closest matches to PAYDAY 3: PAYDAY 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City, Perfect Heist 2, Thief Simulator, and Ready or Not. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If PAYDAY 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are PAYDAY 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City and Perfect Heist 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, grim and intense, and single out its armor plate customization and dlc driven content. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
PAYDAY 3 is a 2023 cooperative heist game from Starbreeze Studios that continues the crime fantasy series. Players execute heists either through stealth or loud approaches, with certain missions permitting stealth completion without masks. The game features an armor-plate customization system that reviewers note allows for deep build variety, alongside detailed weapon and mask customization options. Monthly quality-of-life updates have addressed various aspects according to players. Crossplay functionality expands multiplayer possibilities across platforms. The title is playable on Steam Deck at a price of $29.99 USD. Based on approximately 31,000 Steam reviews, the game holds a 43% positive reception.
About 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.
Is PAYDAY 3 worth buying?
Better now than its reputation
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 43% of 30,990 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 73% positive across 539 new reviews, 30 points above its all-time score.
- On sale: 70% off, now $8.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 38 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 30 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Armor system allows deep build customization
- Crossplay expands multiplayer options
- Mask and weapon customization is highly detailed
- Monthly qol updates show slow improvement
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“i will say this,, payday 3... has potential. Payday 3 is actually fairly fun outside of some of the BS, but hardcore fans and players aren't happy with changes that lower casual experience too cloakers are worse than PD2, tasers are worse…”
“In august of 2025 there's still so much server issues, i want to enjoy this game i really do but the connection problems are still too much. also the lack of side content after almost 2 YEARS of release.”
People who play it also play: PAYDAY 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City, Perfect Heist 2
Frequently asked about PAYDAY 3
Can I run it?
Does PAYDAY 3 run on Steam Deck?
PAYDAY 3 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does PAYDAY 3 cost?
PAYDAY 3 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does PAYDAY 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — PAYDAY 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to PAYDAY 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PAYDAY 3 are PAYDAY 2, Crime Boss: Rockay City, Perfect Heist 2.
Who developed PAYDAY 3?
PAYDAY 3 was developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by Starbreeze Entertainment.