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PAYDAY 3

📅 Sep 21, 2023
Starbreeze Studios
PAYDAY 3 is the much anticipated sequel to one of the most popular co-op shooters ever. Since its release, PAYDAY-players have been reveling in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist. That’s what makes PAYDAY a high-octane, co-op FPS experience without equal.
44.4Rating
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User Reviews

44.4
Overall Score / 100
4.4/10
Steam

About This Game

PAYDAY 3 is a action/adventure game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Starbreeze Studios and released in 2023. With an estimated 1.3 million copies sold, it is considered a major commercial success on Steam. With 63.1k reviews on Steam, it stands as one of the more actively reviewed titles on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 44.4/100 — a largely negative reception overall. That said, with an estimated 1.3M copies sold, it clearly found a substantial audience. According to player data, the main story takes around 7.35 hours, with side content bringing that to 21 hours, and a completionist run can reach 84.04 hours. The game has 23 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Heist, Co-op, Crime, Action and Multiplayer.

Playtime Estimates

7.35h
🎯 Main Story
21h
⭐ Main + Sides
84.04h
💯 Completionist
Based on 2 player submissions

DLCs (23)

PAYDAY 3: Shopping Spree Heist
PAYDAY 3: Shopping Spree Heist
$7.99
PAYDAY 3: Delivery Charge Heist
PAYDAY 3: Delivery Charge Heist
$7.99
PAYDAY 3: Party Powder Heist
PAYDAY 3: Party Powder Heist
$4.99
PAYDAY 3: Jacket Character Pack
PAYDAY 3: Jacket Character Pack
$4.99
PAYDAY 3: Year 1 Pass
PAYDAY 3: Year 1 Pass
$29.99
PAYDAY 3: Chapter 4 - Fear & Greed
PAYDAY 3: Chapter 4 - Fear & Greed
$9.99
PAYDAY 3:  Chapter 3 - Houston Breakout
PAYDAY 3: Chapter 3 - Houston Breakout
$9.99
PAYDAY 3:  Chapter 2 - Boys in Blue
PAYDAY 3: Chapter 2 - Boys in Blue
$9.99
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Game Information

Release Date
September 21, 2023
Developer
Starbreeze Studios
Publisher
Starbreeze Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Price
$29.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
1.3M
(1.1M 1.6M)
VRI ScoreLearning
48.1
It reeks of mediocrity and probably not worth your time
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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Genres & Categories

Genres
Action
Adventure
RPG
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
Heist
Co-op
Crime
Action
Multiplayer
FPS
Shooter
Stealth
Tactical
America
Online Co-Op
Dark Humor
First-Person
PvE
Gun Customization
RPG
Combat
3D
Realistic
Shoot 'Em Up

Supported Languages

With Full Audio
English
Text Only
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
Recommended
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX11, DirectX12 supported
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX11, DirectX12 supported

Legal Notice

© 2026 STARBREEZE. Developed and published by STARBREEZE. Payday is a registered trademark of STARBREEZE. PAYDAY 3 uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a registered trademark or trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2026, Epic Games, Inc.
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