Choose PAYDAY 3
Choose PAYDAY 3 if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Surround Sound. 30,990 Steam reviews back the pick.
PAYDAY 3 vs Thick As Thieves
PAYDAY 3 and Thick As Thieves both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. PAYDAY 3 (2023) is 3 years older than Thick As Thieves (2026). Thick As Thieves scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than PAYDAY 3 (43.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Thick As Thieves
Choose Thick As Thieves if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71.2% positive across 805 reviews.
Both PAYDAY 3 and Thick As Thieves sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 PAYDAY 3 |  Thick As Thieves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.3% positive (30,990 reviews) | 71.2% positive (805 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Starbreeze Studios | OtherSide Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PAYDAY 3 (2023) is 3 years older than Thick As Thieves (2026).
- Thick As Thieves scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than PAYDAY 3 (43.3% positive).
- Thick As Thieves is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than PAYDAY 3 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
PAYDAY 3 vs Thick As Thieves — FAQ
- Which is better, PAYDAY 3 or Thick As Thieves?
- On Steam reviews Thick As Thieves scores higher (71.2% positive) than PAYDAY 3 (43.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Thick As Thieves is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PAYDAY 3 or Thick As Thieves first?
- If you want chronology, PAYDAY 3 (2023) came out before Thick As Thieves (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are PAYDAY 3 and Thick As Thieves similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both PAYDAY 3 and Thick As Thieves have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PAYDAY 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Thick As Thieves ships Online Co-op, Co-op.