Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-9400F Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB) DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 45 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-9700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 45 GB d'espace disque disponible
PAYDAY 3
Time in the mask changes everything: players who stick with PAYDAY 3 past 25 hours are far more satisfied than those who drop it in the first two. Since launch the sampled reviews sit at 67% positive (487 reviews), a sharp rebound from the game's 47% global Steam score, but that goodwill is earned late rather than early.
What it's about: PAYDAY 3 est un FPS coopératif de 1 à 4 joueurs et le fantasme ultime du braquage, situé dans la ville la plus emblématique du monde. Disparaissez sans laisser de trace ou sous une pluie de balles. Dans tous les cas, vous repartez avec le butin.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 90 | 53 | 7 | 30 |
| Content / longevity | 41 | 10 | 1 | 30 |
| Value for money | 25 | 11 | 1 | 13 |
| Performance | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Multiplayer | 19 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| Stability / bugs | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 10, 2026 · All-time low: €8.54 (Nov 10, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gunplay and stealth carry the experience: gameplay draws 53 positive mentions out of 90, with infiltration frequently named as a highlight.
- Loyalty pays off: players with 10–25 hours are 80% positive, and those beyond 25 hours reach 83%, versus 68% for the 2–10 hour crowd.
- Visuals are a rare clean win: 8 positive mentions out of 8 for graphics.
- The heist loop can be genuinely fun — fun and amusant appear among the frequent keywords, alongside 5 positive audio mentions out of 7.
Weaknesses
- Content drought is the sore spot: only 10 positive mentions out of 41, with 30 negative calls and repeated talk of DLC and repetitiveness.
- The interface frustrates: 10 negative mentions out of 11 for UI, and multiplayer nets 14 negative mentions out of 19.
- Technical scars remain: bugs draw 8 negative mentions out of 11, while performance splits exactly 10 positive against 10 negative.
- The story barely registers: 5 negative mentions out of 6, and comparisons to the predecessor hover over the discussion.
Who is it for?
Players who can push through the early hours and want a cooperative heist shooter with solid gunplay and stealth will find the most to enjoy. Anyone expecting deep content or a polished interface at launch should temper their hopes.
Is PAYDAY 3 worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 47% of 68,191 Steam reviews are positive (player score 67/100). Most-praised strength: Gunplay and stealth carry the experience. Current price: 28,49€.
Verdict
PAYDAY 3's comeback story is real but uneven: the core heisting action wins over those who stay, while content gaps and UI problems drag the overall picture down. The post-launch 67% positive rate suggests the game is worth revisiting, especially for patient co-op fans, but the global 47% mixed score reflects a rocky start that still echoes.
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