Choose PAYDAY 2
Choose PAYDAY 2 if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 174,145 Steam reviews back the pick.
PAYDAY 2 vs Bank Robber
PAYDAY 2 and Bank Robber 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 2 (2013) is 10 years older than Bank Robber (2023). PAYDAY 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Bank Robber (57.1% 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 Bank Robber
Choose Bank Robber if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bank Robber launched in 2023.
Both PAYDAY 2 and Bank Robber sit in Action on Steam, 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 2 |  Bank Robber | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (174,145 reviews) | 57.1% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. | Softwaves |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PAYDAY 2 (2013) is 10 years older than Bank Robber (2023).
- PAYDAY 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Bank Robber (57.1% positive).
- Bank Robber is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than PAYDAY 2 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- PAYDAY 2 has co-op; Bank Robber does not.
- PAYDAY 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bank Robber has no Deck rating yet.
PAYDAY 2 vs Bank Robber — FAQ
- Should I play PAYDAY 2 or Bank Robber first?
- If you want chronology, PAYDAY 2 (2013) came out before Bank Robber (2023). 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 2 and Bank Robber 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.
- Does Bank Robber have multiplayer like PAYDAY 2?
- No. PAYDAY 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bank Robber is listed as single-player only.
- Does PAYDAY 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAYDAY 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bank Robber doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.