PAYDAY 2 Reviews
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.
App ID | 218620 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. |
Publishers | Starbreeze Publishing AB |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Full controller support, In-App Purchases, VR Supported, Remote Play on TV, Steam Trading Cards, Tracked Controller Support, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet |
Genres | Action, RPG |
Release Date | 13 Aug, 2013 |
Platforms | Windows, Linux |
Supported Languages | French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, English, Korean, Spanish - Latin America, Dutch, Polish |

662 112 Total Reviews
593 386 Positive Reviews
68 726 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
PAYDAY 2 has garnered a total of 662 112 reviews, with 593 386 positive reviews and 68 726 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
8305 minutes
Best heisting game i've played, varying loadouts to the point you can use anything and you'll still have fun while doing well. You get ptsd from cloakers. Even though its old its still one of the best hoard shooters i've ever played
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
330 minutes
shooting up cops, hitting them with a spoon that's comically large, needing medic bag? Seems like fun
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
852 minutes
this game is slow to start but once you get started you cant stop i love this game i've already spent $20 on it and i barely have 9 hrs on it
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
296 minutes
The game play was very indulging and interactive fun game would play again.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
865 minutes
Payday 2 is a fun experience to play especially online either with strangers or your friends......the heists are interesting while the difficulty can be a struggle.....the only complaint that I have with this game is getting the weapons I wanted to use and the grinding can be tedious....but if you ignore it and just have a good time shooting down cops and robbing banks. Its overall a fun time.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
13753 minutes
I played this game about three years ago and came back to finish the heists I hadn't had time to complete. Payday 2 is still really good! It’s not the best game out there—it has some bugs, quirky mechanics, and balance issues, especially at the highest difficulty—but the average player probably won’t notice them.
But for the price, it’s a great deal. It’s a lot of fun, has a bunch of great maps with randomized layouts, different modes, and tons of skills and build variations. Whether you want to start the meat grinder or go full stealth, this game has you covered.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
7905 minutes
Absolutely love this game, It will always hold a special place in my heart, the gameplay is so much fun with friends and the story is super interesting, I've never found this games equal in terms of replayability and I love hopping on with friends.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
9648 minutes
its fun if you can pick it up on sale, but the game basically requires dlc to be enjoyable
👍 : 20 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
71961 minutes
Rating: 5/10
PAYDAY 2 has been a staple for co-op heist gameplay for years, offering a variety of missions, a robust progression system, and countless opportunities for teamwork. However, after years of patches and DLCs, it still has some serious flaws that hold it back from being the masterpiece it could have been.
Why It’s Still Worth Playing
💰 Fun Core Gameplay – At its heart, PAYDAY 2 offers fun, adrenaline-pumping heists that are perfect for team coordination. Whether stealth or all-out action, there’s a lot of satisfaction in completing a mission.
🔫 Customization & Loadouts – The game boasts huge weapon customization options. You can fine-tune your guns, gear, and skills, allowing for deep personal style when planning heists.
🤑 Tons of Content – Over the years, PAYDAY 2 has accumulated a wealth of DLCs, weapons, and heists, offering a lot of replay value.
Where It Falls Short
❌ Pay-to-Win Elements – The game heavily relies on DLCs, many of which offer powerful weapons or benefits that give paying players a significant advantage. This has been a major turn-off for long-time players
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❌ Buggy Experience – Despite numerous updates, PAYDAY 2 still has persistent bugs that can ruin missions. From crashing to weird AI behavior, the game's technical issues are frustrating
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epetitive Missions** – While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the missions can feel very repetitive after a while. Despite the variety of heists, there’s a lack of meaningful variety that makes completing them over and over feel like a grind.
❌ Unbalanced Progression – Some players feel that the progression system is unbalanced. You can unlock powerful skills too quickly, making the game too easy at times or too difficult at others, depending on how you build your character .
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PAYDAY 2 is a fun, chaotic co-op shooter that rewards good teamwork and strategy. However, the over-reliance on DLC, technical issues, and a repetitive grind make it a game that’s hard to recommend without reservations. If you're willing to overlook these flaws or can enjoy the game for its core experience, it’s still worth checking out. But for others, the constant issues might make it difficult to stick with in the long run.
👍 : 13 |
😃 : 4
Positive
Playtime:
4421 minutes
For solo play, the game is monotonous (well, whatever), I recommend it only for playing together.
The game has disadvantages due to the DLS, they are all paid.
👍 : 10 |
😃 : 1
Positive