Payday 2

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User Score
4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,313 out of 3970
  2. Mixed: 450 out of 3970
  3. Negative: 2,207 out of 3970

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  1. JohnDyne
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Payday 2 is a fantastic co-op game with new heists and equipment coming out very regularly.

    The only downside, as with many games, is a portion of the community. As of the most recent update, Payday 2 has added crates that require a tool to unlock, ala TF2's crate; this upset a very vocal minority of players. More than two years ago, prior to the launch of the game, there were rumors    Payday 2 is a fantastic co-op game with new heists and equipment coming out very regularly.

    The only downside, as with many games, is a portion of the community. As of the most recent update, Payday 2 has added crates that require a tool to unlock, ala TF2's crate; this upset a very vocal minority of players.

    More than two years ago, prior to the launch of the game, there were rumors that the game would contain microtransactions at launch. David Goldfarb, a director for the game who left over a year ago, stated that it would not have them, and that he hoped it never would.

    A community manager by the name of Almir also posted that Payday 2 would not have microtransactions at launch, and clarified on the Steam page that these rumors were at the time false.

    Two years later, a fairly long time for a game to remain profitable, the game has introduced weapon skins. Some of them do offer minor statistical stat boosts, while rarer ones will offer boosts similar to standard mod load-outs, but counter the actual usage of said mods. It has very little effect in the game, but a portion of the community feels betrayed.

    Do not let this dissuade you from playing this game! Most of the most recent reviews are from this very vocal group. The game is still very fun and they are still releasing content for it, even two years later.    … Expand
  2. hugedonut
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    A great multiplayer co-op shooter. Personally, I don't care about the microtransactions. Pay2Win is not really applicable in co-op game. It's like complaining about other players playing on lower difficulty levels. That being said, they should add all of the current DLC into a discounted package.
  3. darky3302
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Well it's a great game with a pretty good community. There is some DLCs but most of them are great. But Overkill dare add microtransactions and all the idiots are crying. Don't trust the haters.
  4. Tekinette
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    People are annoyed by microtransactions but the truth is the game is still one of the best games on steam and you'll enjoy hundreds of hours on it before you get a chance to get bored.
  5. mrnikola
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound effects: 10/10
    Game modes: 10/10
    Game server: 8/10

    Cons: - Too many DLCs
    - Space required to install is relatively high
    - Unnecessary microtransactions
  6. Setsuna_Agung
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    nice teamwork game. and nice weapon not long not short, that what i think. and nice game play system :D. and i love we can plan B after fail stealth :)
  7. Dezgamer
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    Payday 2 has been getting a really bad rep over micro-transactions. Half of these reviews shouldn't be allowed because all they say is "0/10" just for skins and not the game it's self. Payday 2 is a really good game with a feel you can only get from payday. It has one of the best soundtracks I've heard, It has some really intense moments for coop with friends. People say that Payday 2 is aPayday 2 has been getting a really bad rep over micro-transactions. Half of these reviews shouldn't be allowed because all they say is "0/10" just for skins and not the game it's self. Payday 2 is a really good game with a feel you can only get from payday. It has one of the best soundtracks I've heard, It has some really intense moments for coop with friends. People say that Payday 2 is a "Pay to Win" Game, but you don't need each and every dlc to play. You don't need heist dlcs to play that heist. If you can find someone playing you can join their lobby, you just can't start a lobby of your own with that heist, also the weapons. Even the free weapons are really good and diverse. You have lots of free stuff if you join the community group also. You get a handful of free characters to chose and Plenty of free weapons. You get 8/13 free heisters. If you own some of the games that overkill has worked with like Hotline Miami 1-2 and speedrunners you get more content from each game. The weapons. There is a lot of weapons. Some are meh but there is some really good ones out there for free that can be used. 41 base weapons you can use with 15 more weapons if you join the community for free. You also have 27 different free heists base game. Which you can choose to go stealth or loud on depending on how you feel on it. Anyway my work is done here. You can choose if you think Payday 2 is trash or not. I can't change your feelings towards it. Only you. GLHF… Expand
  8. Shadow1
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Payday 2 is one of the best Multiplayer Game in my opinion. Payday 2 is one of the best game of 2013. Payday 2 is the best Bank Thief Simulator. In Payday 2 normal graphics, many good characters and Masks - Dallas, Rust and other, many interesting stealth and shooter missions. I think shooter missions in Payday 2 is much better than stealth missions. Gameplay in shooter and stealthPayday 2 is one of the best Multiplayer Game in my opinion. Payday 2 is one of the best game of 2013. Payday 2 is the best Bank Thief Simulator. In Payday 2 normal graphics, many good characters and Masks - Dallas, Rust and other, many interesting stealth and shooter missions. I think shooter missions in Payday 2 is much better than stealth missions. Gameplay in shooter and stealth missions very good, but in this game there are two minus many not interesting DLC and long update. Very interesting and good game.… Expand
  9. ianpham
    May 17, 2016
    10
    it a good game to play but it always crashed or disconnected but this game is fun to play.
    -it good but u need to get the dlc to get more guns
    -keep getting crashed
    -disconnected
  10. Pyxis91
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    muy buen juego, mucho mas si lo juegas con amigos pero tambien en partidas publicas. lo de los micropagos es mentira, no es necesario en lo absoluto comprarse todos los dlc, si te gustan uno o dos pues te lo compras a 4.99$ yo lo veo bien esto sin contar que el juego junto con los dlc se ponen en oferta en muchas ocaciones y si no pues todavia pues el juego tiene bastante contenido que semuy buen juego, mucho mas si lo juegas con amigos pero tambien en partidas publicas. lo de los micropagos es mentira, no es necesario en lo absoluto comprarse todos los dlc, si te gustan uno o dos pues te lo compras a 4.99$ yo lo veo bien esto sin contar que el juego junto con los dlc se ponen en oferta en muchas ocaciones y si no pues todavia pues el juego tiene bastante contenido que se desbloquea jugandolo y mas ahora que añadieron lo de las misiones secundarias. mi consejo si eres de PC es que te lo compres y si no te gusta pues lo devuelves pero yo en mi experiencia te digo que es un exelente juego y no te vas a arrepentir de comprarlo, mas si lo juegas con amigos… Expand
  11. ZipperokYT
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Really good game! I like it very much! It`s very funny and easy, so I recommend it to all. Everybody shall try to play in this game. Just buy it, it`ll be fun!
  12. Tempest_USA
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Tons of shortsighted and idiotic reviews here, this is not a 10/10 game i would give it an 8/10, but to counter the MANY 0/10's i am leaving a 10.

    This game has a great soundtrack that ties into the intensity of the things happening around you. The shooting aspect is solid, but not perfect. The ability to customize, the variety of jobs, enemies, characters, weapons, armors,    Tons of shortsighted and idiotic reviews here, this is not a 10/10 game i would give it an 8/10, but to counter the MANY 0/10's i am leaving a 10.

    This game has a great soundtrack that ties into the intensity of the things happening around you. The shooting aspect is solid, but not perfect. The ability to customize, the variety of jobs, enemies, characters, weapons, armors, modifications, masks makes this game one of which you can truly craft your own means of success and not use a cookie cutter build or style that another has made popular. The voice acting is good, and care was put into this games development (far more than the norm now days..) This game deserves a better rating and a more logical and loyal fan base.

    The micro transactions are a gaming sin and there are a lot of them (not needed to play the game however, and i would NOT classify this as pay to win), the AI needs work, and the game needs better anti hacking measures. Other than that, the game is solid and that in my book grants it the 8/10 i would give, and not the 0/10 so many impulsive reviewers are giving it. Make a stand for things that are frowned upon in gaming but also give credit where it is due - this is not a bad game.    … Expand
  13. LOLCRAFT56
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I give to the game 8/10 but I am seeing that many people are giving 0/10 and they say that it is a bad game thanks by the micro-transactions (the game have 0) the game has DLC (something different) and they add new stages, difficulties, modes, weapons, and if you don't like this game, you have the ultimate edition that comes with the game and all the DLC's included (like 35 DLC) and beforeI give to the game 8/10 but I am seeing that many people are giving 0/10 and they say that it is a bad game thanks by the micro-transactions (the game have 0) the game has DLC (something different) and they add new stages, difficulties, modes, weapons, and if you don't like this game, you have the ultimate edition that comes with the game and all the DLC's included (like 35 DLC) and before the company releases this software, they had other versions, with some DLC, also they are giving free some DLC and in the last year, they give the game totally free during 2 weeks approximately… Expand
  14. tjcrochet
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game and it's a shame that it's user score is so low because of one mistake that overkill made years ago that was fixed fairly quickly. I seriously recommend this game, I have spent many hours into the game and enjoyed almost every single one. Story and secret ending are fantastic too, although I won't spoil anything here.
  15. Mehrab4K
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    I love this game ! Have great gameplay, graphic , music
  16. Ininite-Game
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    The Content you get for 20,16€ (The Price of the game with all DLC) is stunning! Over 70 heists, 100 waepons, 20 characters and more masks then a human could ever collect. It runs smoothly (even on weaker PCs), has a great Ping and the weapons feel awesome!
  17. Metaprime
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game very cool, I don't know why other gamers hate this game. I think payday 2 can rated more than 3.8… Expand
  18. Wave0Cloud
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    After the disaster of adding microtransactions in 2015 which where thankfully removed in a quick pace Payday 2 has proven to become one of the best PVE Coop games with various heists, endless build possibilities and an active and fun community. Beat purchased with the Legacy Edition that adds most of the DLC.
  19. Evgen1j
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favourite game
    I from Russia
    Эта игра потрясающая, я наиграл в неё 10000 hours
  20. Lexius
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Eee i want say first game is multiplayer game look at it okay.Then game one important robbery heist game is cause good
  21. Nolbikilbi
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Good game jsjjdjdjddjdkdkekwkkddndkkdkdjdjdiidkdkdkdkdkdkidjsisidjdjdidiididifi
  22. HimuraBR
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    LENDÁRIO PAYDAY 2!
    Um jogo extremamente barato (em 2020) e com muito conteúdo.. e que agora voltou a receber suporte por parte da OVERKILL (Empresa do game)
    Recomendo 100%

    OBS: O jogo não tem Microtransações faz anos.. não acreditem nessa cambada de lixo que nem se quer jogaram o jogo e estão falando que tem.
  23. RAZORNARKOZONE1
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    pay day 2 best game overkill softwaree thank you çok başarılı bir yapım gerçektende
  24. TTVHeadshot56
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is such a good game, the heists are fun and fast paced, the community is quite active for such an old game, and the replay ability is there. The game gets regular updates even during 2022. I would recommend everyone buy this game.
  25. t3rminator_
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    a bit old but it s fun to play with friends.(in my case with my friend). i bought it on steam sale
  26. JamesJennings
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Never had so much fun before ong, I don't know why it gets such negative reviews. Maybe look at the DLC before making the purchase? DLC is worth it anyway.
  27. tuannikolo12
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Game so good njgioy8f7keouwqfhdoeawarewgawhogwauerahyiowf8ygha8iouewgfohaewgh
  28. Tempeldempel
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    i love this game. Wa na rob a bank then play this game. A lot of dlc and still to this day activ suport.
  29. ZeroEquis
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Juegardo, le llevo a día de hoy 409,5 horas en steam Y mas, lo único negativo que le puedo ver es lo de los dlc's y algún que otro bug, pero los dlc's si te compras el pack de 12€ te vienen todos y no te tienes que comprar de 1 en 1. que te sale unas 10 veces mas barato. El unico problema que siempre me quejo es la IA de los bots aliados, es malisima
  30. mjolls1441
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I CAN STOP WHENEVER I WANT TO *takes adderall* I JUST NEED TO MAKE ONE MORE DOGE BUILD
    don't you mean dodge-
    NO I MEAN DOGE
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Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
6
#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Oct 9, 2013
    80
    PayDay 2 is one of the nicest surprises of the year. Overkill Software understands the atmosphere of gangster movies and wisely improves these pieces of gameplay, that might have been disappointing in the first game. The sequel is better in almost every way - you can play a thief and enjoy good character development and shooting systems. I really hope, that PayDay 3 will be even better.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    86
    Payday 2 is an excellent co-op shooter - a vast improvement over the first one. [Sept 2013]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    A unique and captivating multiplayer experience that rewards team work over personal glory. But make sure you bring friends for the true experience. [Nov 2013, p.62]
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