Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processeur : Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Co‑op heists keep players glued to the screen, with the community buzzing about the adrenaline‑filled raids. Steam records a Very Positive score, 93% positive across 40,919 reviews, and post‑release sentiment stays high at 92%.
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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 | 142 | 126 | 4 | 12 |
| Multiplayer | 30 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Performance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 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 Oct 18, 2012 · All-time low: €1.49 (Jun 21, 2014)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 56 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay shines with 126 positive mentions out of 142
- Multiplayer cooperation is praised in 25 positive mentions out of 30
- Story receives unanimous praise: 13 positive mentions out of 13
- Audio design is lauded with 17 positive mentions out of 18
Weaknesses
- Graphics split opinion, 8 negative mentions out of 18
- Performance issues appear in 3 negative mentions out of 5
- User interface draws only criticism, 6 negative mentions out of 6
Who is it for?
Fans of fast‑paced, tactical co‑op action will thrive, especially those who enjoy planning and executing heists with friends. Players seeking a deep single‑player narrative may find limited content.
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 40,919 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 3,13€ (67% off).
Verdict
PAYDAY™ The Heist delivers a highly engaging co‑op experience that resonates strongly with its audience, as reflected by its 93% positive Steam rating. Technical and visual shortcomings exist, but they rarely eclipse the core fun of coordinated robberies.
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