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Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”
PAYDAY™ The Heist is a fps, action and co-op game
developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
and published by Starbreeze Entertainment.
Released on October 20th 2011 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 21,904 reviews of which 20,152 were positive and 1,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 3.13€ on Steam with a 67% discount.
The Steam community has classified PAYDAY™ The Heist into these genres:
FPS
Action
Co-op
Heist
Multiplayer
Crime
Online Co-Op
Shooter
First-Person
Great Soundtrack
Team-Based
Stealth
Difficult
Tactical
Singleplayer
Strategy
Simulation
Indie
RPG
Adventure
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for PAYDAY™ The Heist:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English | |||
| German | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
| Spanish - Spain |
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
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After putting nearly 240 hours on this game, I can definitely say that this is THE definitive heisting experience. The thing about Payday 2 is that it started off playing very similarly to this game. But as more updates and DLC were added, the second game slowly became a shadow of its former self. Obviously everyone knows this game is harder, but something I really like about this game over the second that I don't feel many people admire as much as they should have is how the gang actually reacts to the situation they're in, which helps a lot with immersion. The cops feel incredibly alive as well, it feels like you're fighting against an actual police force and not just a horde of zombies dressed up as cops you see in the second game. The cops in this game are much more tactical and insanely fun to fight, and the voice lines they say in this game work the same as in the first FEAR, you have to listen to them in order to know what they'll pull off. This game handles leveling way better too when compared to the other games. In Payday 2, money quickly becomes meaningless after you play like 10 heists. But in this game, money IS the main way to level up. This means that money will always be important no matter what, so there is always some incentive to take everything and leave nothing behind. Enemy variety is great in this game too. Of course, you have your special enemies like bulldozers and cloakers, but I'm mostly referring to your common enemies. In the beginning of a heist, when things go loud, first responders arrive at the scene. These first responders are your normal, everyday cops that are equipped with either pistols or shotguns. But as the heist goes on, they slowly get replaced with heavy SWAT units. Something I love in this game is that you will still see regular cops helping SWAT in the early to mid game, which really does help with enemy variety. In the other 2 payday games, those regular cops disappear after the first assault wave, if not, by the second. Also, during assault breaks where there's not much going on, you'll have to deal with FBI units that come in small teams. They're incredibly weak, and they mostly specialize in going after any hostages you take, or freeing any civilians that happen to still be around the area. I got to say, I really do prefer this game over the sequel, and this is coming from someone who has played many more hours on the second game compared to the first. It's just unfortunate that there's not many people playing this masterpiece anymore since Payday 2 easily overshadows this game. The second game is fun, but there are definitely reasons to come back to this game for a more grounded and serious tone that puts an emphasis on teamwork to make succeed
There is no weapon, upgrade, or equipment that will carry you to victory, only communication and tactics. You truly feel part of a skilled team facing impossible odds, just barely coming out on top. Even just a few mistakes will lead to failure. Failing never feels cheap, it is a learning experience for the team, and they must rethink their strategy if they wish to succeed. There is always a sense of danger that keeps you engaged, even the most common enemies pose a serious threat if not dealt with swiftly. Truly a classic and hardcore experience, especially on the highest difficulties where the game shines as a timeless masterpiece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PAYDAY™ The Heist is currently priced at 3.13€ on Steam.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist is currently available at a 67% discount. You can purchase it for 3.13€ on Steam.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist received 20,152 positive votes out of a total of 21,904 achieving a rating of 8.99.
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PAYDAY™ The Heist was developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Entertainment.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist is not playable on MacOS.
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist is not playable on Linux.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist does not support VR.
PAYDAY™ The Heist offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
PAYDAY™ The Heist includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for PAYDAY™ The Heist. Explore additional content available for PAYDAY™ The Heist on Steam.
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, PAYDAY™ The Heist is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for PAYDAY™ The Heist.
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Developer
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Publisher
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Release
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