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PAYDAY 2 vs PAYDAY The Heist

If you are torn between PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY The Heist, the two share Heist, Crime and Team-Based; here is how the numbers split. PAYDAY 2 wins 3 of our metrics to 0.

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PAYDAY 2PAYDAY 2 PAYDAY The HeistPAYDAY The Heist
MetricPAYDAY 2PAYDAY The HeistEdge
Player rating ★ 3.52 ★ 3.35 PAYDAY 2 by 0.17 (5%)
Metacritic 79 76 PAYDAY 2 by 3 (4%)
Catalog popularity 14,172 adds 6,085 adds PAYDAY 2 by 8087 (57%)
Avg. playtime 9h 4h PAYDAY 2 is longer
Platform families 2 2 Tie
Release year 2013 2011 PAYDAY 2 is newer by 2 yr

Platform exclusives

  • PAYDAY 2 only: Xbox
  • PAYDAY The Heist only: PlayStation

Verdict

PAYDAY 2 takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Heist, Crime, Team-Based and Stealth, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.

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