Choose PAYDAY 2
Choose PAYDAY 2 if you want a RPG game with Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and Camera Comfort. 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 Stealth Strike
PAYDAY 2 and Stealth Strike 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 12 years older than Stealth Strike (2025). Stealth Strike is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PAYDAY 2 (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Stealth Strike
Choose Stealth Strike if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stealth Strike launched in 2025.
Both PAYDAY 2 and Stealth Strike 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 2 |  Stealth Strike | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (174,145 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. | Agon Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PAYDAY 2 (2013) is 12 years older than Stealth Strike (2025).
- Stealth Strike is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PAYDAY 2 (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- PAYDAY 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stealth Strike has no Deck rating yet.
PAYDAY 2 vs Stealth Strike — FAQ
- Should I play PAYDAY 2 or Stealth Strike first?
- If you want chronology, PAYDAY 2 (2013) came out before Stealth Strike (2025). 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 Stealth Strike 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 2 and Stealth Strike have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PAYDAY 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Stealth Strike ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does PAYDAY 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAYDAY 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stealth Strike doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.