Most Played Heist Games on Steam
Take a look at the top heist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more heist titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best heist games.
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1. 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. PAYDAY 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 13th 2013 has received 663,082 reviews of which 594,327 were positive and 68,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played heist game, thanks to its 13,218 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
594,327
68,755
13,218
players
2. Crime Simulator
You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything? Crime Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on June 17th 2025 has received 2,470 reviews of which 2,004 were positive and 466 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 625 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among heist games based on player count.
7.8
2,004
466
625
players
3. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments. One-armed robber is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2023 has received 38,728 reviews of which 35,393 were positive and 3,335 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 535 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among heist games based on player count.
9.0
35,393
3,335
535
players
4. Dark Hours
Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight. Dark Hours is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2025 has received 2,477 reviews of which 2,096 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 232 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played heist games.
8.1
2,096
381
232
players
5. Midnight Heist
Go on heists through Midnight City alone or with up to four players to fulfill tasks as a hacker for various organizations. Improve your reputation, earn money, and uncover the secrets of shady companies all while being hunted by terrifying entities. Midnight Heist is a game developed and published by . Released on October 24th 2025 has received 388 reviews of which 364 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played heist games.
8.7
364
24
46
players
6. PAYDAY™ The Heist
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 game developed and published by . Released on October 20th 2011 has received 40,223 reviews of which 37,570 were positive and 2,653 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played heist games.
9.2
37,570
2,653
22
players
7. American Theft 80s
From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police! American Theft 80s is a game developed and published by . Released on June 15th 2022 has received 881 reviews of which 659 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played heist games.
7.2
659
222
11
players
8. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a game developed and published by . Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 2,722 reviews of which 2,445 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played heist games.
8.6
2,445
277
10
players
9. Boo Men
Boo Men is a 1-4 player online co-op horror game. You and your crew of burglars are tasked with stealing from ghosts. Just remember to stay in the light because you never know what could be lurking in the dark... Boo Men is a game developed and published by . Released on September 15th 2022 has received 1,587 reviews of which 1,397 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played heist games.
8.4
1,397
190
9
players
10. Crime Simulator: Playgrounds
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun! Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a game developed and published by . Released on May 10th 2024 has received 1,768 reviews of which 1,309 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played heist games.
7.2
1,309
459
8
players
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