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 Intravenous 3: Borderline
PAYDAY 2 and Intravenous 3: Borderline 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 13 years older than Intravenous 3: Borderline (2026). Intravenous 3: Borderline scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than PAYDAY 2 (87.3% 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 Intravenous 3: Borderline
Choose Intravenous 3: Borderline if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 396 reviews.
Both PAYDAY 2 and Intravenous 3: Borderline 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 |  Intravenous 3: Borderline | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (174,145 reviews) | 95.7% positive (396 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. | Explosive Squat Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- PAYDAY 2 (2013) is 13 years older than Intravenous 3: Borderline (2026).
- Intravenous 3: Borderline scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than PAYDAY 2 (87.3% positive).
- Intravenous 3: Borderline is free; PAYDAY 2 is paid (4.99 USD).
- PAYDAY 2 has co-op; Intravenous 3: Borderline does not.
- PAYDAY 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Intravenous 3: Borderline has no Deck rating yet.
PAYDAY 2 vs Intravenous 3: Borderline — FAQ
- Which is better, PAYDAY 2 or Intravenous 3: Borderline?
- On Steam reviews Intravenous 3: Borderline scores higher (95.7% positive) than PAYDAY 2 (87.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Intravenous 3: Borderline 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 2 or Intravenous 3: Borderline first?
- If you want chronology, PAYDAY 2 (2013) came out before Intravenous 3: Borderline (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 2 and Intravenous 3: Borderline 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 Intravenous 3: Borderline have multiplayer like PAYDAY 2?
- No. PAYDAY 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Intravenous 3: Borderline is listed as single-player only.
- Is Intravenous 3: Borderline free?
- Yes — Intravenous 3: Borderline is a free-to-play Steam title. PAYDAY 2 is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does PAYDAY 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PAYDAY 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Intravenous 3: Borderline doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.