PAYDAY 2 — Is It Worth Playing?

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf a

Aug 2013+1,293 followers/wkShooterby OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.$2.99
Quick verdict PAYDAY 2 holds 90% positive across 444,004 Steam reviews. It's gaining about 1k Steam followers a week. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. The CRIMENET network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts, and players are free to choose anything from small-time convenience store hits or kidnappings, to big league cyber-crime or emptying out major bank vaults for that epic PAYDAY. While in DC, why not participate in the local community, and run a few political errands? Up to four friends co-operate on the hits, and as the crew progresses the jobs become bigger, better and more rewarding. Along with earning more money and becoming a legendary criminal comes a character customization and crafting system that lets crews build and customize their own guns and gear. Key Features Rob Banks, Get Paid – Players must choose their crew carefully, because when the job goes down they will need the right mix of skills on their side. CRIMENET – The dynamic contract database lets gamers pick and choose from available jobs by connecting with local contacts such as Vlad the Ukrainian, shady politician "The Elephant", and South American drug trafficker Hector, all with their own agenda and best interests in mind. PAYDAY Gunplay and Mechanics on a New Level – Firing weapons and zip tying civilians never felt so good. Dynamic Scenarios – No heist ever plays out the same way twice. Every single scenario has random geometry or even rare events. Choose Your Skills – As players progress they can invest in any of five special Skill Trees: Mastermind, Enforcer, Ghost, Technician and Fugitive. Each features a deep customization tree of associated skills and equipment to master, and they can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate heister. More Masks than Ever – PAYDAY 2 features a completely new mask system, giving players the ability to craft their own unique mask with a pattern and color of their choice, resulting in millions of different combinations. Weapons and Modifications – A brand new arsenal for the serious heister, covering everything from sniper and assault rifles to compact PDWs and SMGs. Once you've settled for a favorite, you can modify it with optics, suppressors, fore grips, reticles, barrels, frames, stocks and more, all of which will affect the performance of your weapon. There are also purely aesthetic enhancements - why not go for the drug lord look with polished walnut grips for your nine? Play It Your Way – Each job allows for multiple approaches, such as slow and stealthy ambushes or running in guns blazing. Hit the target any way you want, each approach will provide a different experience. A Long History of Additional Content – More than 70 updates since release, including new heists, characters, weapons and other gameplay features like driving cars and forklifts.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Followers
8,224,537
Followers / week
+1,293
24h peak players
33,239
Steam reviews
90% · 444,004
Genre
Shooter
Developer
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Release
Aug 2013
Price
$2.99

Should You Play PAYDAY 2?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. The CRIMENET network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts, and players are free to choose anything from small-time convenience store hits or kidnappings, to big league cyber-crime or emptying out major bank vaults for that epic PAYDAY. While in DC, why not participate in the local community, and run a few political errands? Up to four…

PAYDAY 2 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Linux. It's gaining about 1k Steam followers a week right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Linux

Minimum

OS *: Windows 7 · Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM) · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 83 GB available space · VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC.

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 · Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM) · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Storage: 83 GB available space · VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC.

PAYDAY 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

When does PAYDAY 2 release?
PAYDAY 2 released on Aug 2013 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is PAYDAY 2?
PAYDAY 2 is a Shooter game. PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf a
Is PAYDAY 2 multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — PAYDAY 2 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is PAYDAY 2 on Steam Deck or consoles?
PAYDAY 2 runs on Windows, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does PAYDAY 2 cost?
PAYDAY 2 is priced at $2.99 on Steam.
What are PAYDAY 2's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is PAYDAY 2 worth playing in 2026?
Yes — PAYDAY 2 holds 90% positive across 444,004 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made PAYDAY 2?
PAYDAY 2 is developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Entertainment.
What games is PAYDAY 2 similar to?
PAYDAY 2 sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is PAYDAY 2 on?
PAYDAY 2 is available on Windows, Linux.

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