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PAYDAY™ The Heist player count chart
PAYDAY™ The Heist has a small but active player base. 69 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
History from Oct 20, 2011
PAYDAY™ The Heist monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -45.58% | 80 |
| October 2026 | 57 | +33.64% | 147 |
| September 2026 | n/a | +52.78% | 110 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -27.27% | 72 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -9.17% | 99 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +4.81% | 109 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +40.54% | 104 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -22.11% | 74 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +0% | 95 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.04% | 95 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +13.79% | 99 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -19.44% | 87 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -38.29% | 108 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -32.95% | 175 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +91.91% | 261 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +7.94% | 136 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -20.75% | 126 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +137.31% | 159 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -10.67% | 67 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -40.48% | 75 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +55.56% | 126 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -44.14% | 81 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +3.57% | 145 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +108.96% | 140 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -2.9% | 67 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -2.82% | 69 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -11.25% | 71 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -41.18% | 80 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +7.94% | 136 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +82.61% | 126 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +1.47% | 69 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +4.62% | 68 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -2.99% | 65 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -49.62% | 67 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -12.5% | 133 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +141.27% | 152 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -30% | 63 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -35.25% | 90 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +5.3% | 139 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -59.13% | 132 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +16.61% | 323 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +171.57% | 277 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +25.93% | 102 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -57.37% | 81 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +111.11% | 190 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -51.09% | 90 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +8.88% | 184 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -5.59% | 169 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +101.12% | 179 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -3.26% | 89 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -31.85% | 92 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -30.77% | 135 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +4.28% | 195 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +146.05% | 187 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -3.8% | 76 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -7.06% | 79 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -14.14% | 85 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -39.63% | 99 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +1.23% | 164 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +38.46% | 162 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -30.36% | 117 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +95.35% | 168 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +7.5% | 86 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -62.44% | 80 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -13.06% | 213 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +140.2% | 245 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +4.08% | 102 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +19.51% | 98 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -3.53% | 82 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +19.72% | 85 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -6.58% | 71 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +8.57% | 76 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -4.11% | 70 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +4.29% | 73 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -7.89% | 70 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -1.3% | 76 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -3.75% | 77 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -23.08% | 80 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -2.8% | 104 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -18.94% | 107 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +80.82% | 132 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -35.4% | 73 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +4.63% | 113 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +38.46% | 108 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +0% | 78 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +0% | 78 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -2.5% | 78 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -20.79% | 80 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +1% | 101 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -9.91% | 100 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +29.07% | 111 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -18.87% | 86 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +15.22% | 106 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +1.1% | 92 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -12.5% | 91 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -18.11% | 104 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +10.43% | 127 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -14.81% | 115 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -45.12% | 135 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +28.8% | 246 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -25.39% | 191 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +33.33% | 256 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -32.39% | 192 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +60.45% | 284 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -24.68% | 177 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -3.29% | 235 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -3.95% | 243 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -3.8% | 253 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -24.43% | 263 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +110.91% | 348 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +11.49% | 165 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -12.94% | 148 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -30.04% | 170 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +17.39% | 243 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -45.24% | 207 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +40% | 378 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -70.75% | 270 |
| February 2017 | n/a | +172.27% | 923 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -4.24% | 339 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +7.6% | 354 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -27.85% | 329 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +11.49% | 456 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +40.55% | 409 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -59.75% | 291 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -36.36% | 723 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +247.4% | 1,136 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -21.01% | 327 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -22.47% | 414 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +10.56% | 534 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -75.22% | 483 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +108.67% | 1,949 |
| December 2015 | n/a | -27.2% | 934 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -44.86% | 1,283 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +299.83% | 2,327 |
| September 2015 | n/a | -68.56% | 582 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +382.03% | 1,851 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -20.5% | 384 |
| June 2015 | n/a | -14.06% | 483 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -32.29% | 562 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -61.59% | 830 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +194.82% | 2,161 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -33.06% | 733 |
| January 2015 | n/a | -25.86% | 1,095 |
| December 2014 | n/a | -69.07% | 1,477 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -90.53% | 4,776 |
| October 2014 | n/a | +12730.28% | 50,423 |
| September 2014 | n/a | -46.89% | 393 |
| August 2014 | n/a | -74.39% | 740 |
| July 2014 | n/a | -13.89% | 2,889 |
| June 2014 | n/a | +683.88% | 3,355 |
| May 2014 | n/a | -0.23% | 428 |
| April 2014 | n/a | -61.32% | 429 |
| March 2014 | n/a | +72.47% | 1,109 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -75.47% | 643 |
| January 2014 | n/a | -36.46% | 2,621 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +190.49% | 4,125 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +255.89% | 1,420 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -32.49% | 399 |
| September 2013 | n/a | -68.04% | 591 |
| August 2013 | n/a | -50.75% | 1,849 |
| July 2013 | n/a | -15.72% | 3,754 |
| June 2013 | n/a | -19.91% | 4,454 |
| May 2013 | n/a | +732.49% | 5,561 |
| April 2013 | n/a | -32.53% | 668 |
| March 2013 | n/a | +3.34% | 990 |
| February 2013 | n/a | -71.74% | 958 |
| January 2013 | n/a | -18.51% | 3,390 |
| December 2012 | n/a | +97.25% | 4,160 |
| November 2012 | n/a | -85.48% | 2,109 |
| October 2012 | n/a | +795.75% | 14,529 |
| September 2012 | n/a | -80.34% | 1,622 |
| August 2012 | n/a | +48.5% | 8,252 |
| July 2012 | n/a | -56.17% | 5,557 |
| March 2012 | n/a | +2440.88% | 12,679 |
| February 2012 | n/a | -52.66% | 499 |
| January 2012 | n/a | -59.88% | 1,054 |
| December 2011 | n/a | +10.24% | 2,627 |
| November 2011 | n/a | -53.44% | 2,383 |
| October 2011 | n/a | n/a | 5,118 |
How many people are playing PAYDAY™ The Heist?
At this moment PAYDAY™ The Heist has 69 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,497 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 69 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 76.
PAYDAY™ The Heist player count trend
Over the last 30 days PAYDAY™ The Heist averaged a daily peak of 76 players, up 6% compared with the 30 days before (72). Its highest point this month (147) is 36% above the same period last year (108). In its first month after release (Oct 20, 2011) it peaked at 5,118 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 50,423, set on Oct 17, 2014.
Best time to play PAYDAY™ The Heist
Based on the last 14 days, PAYDAY™ The Heist is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 67% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About PAYDAY™ The Heist
Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”
- Developer
- OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
- Publisher
- Starbreeze Entertainment
- Released
- Oct 20, 2011
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 5 languages, 1 with full audio
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PAYDAY™ The Heist price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. PAYDAY™ The Heist is at its full price of $9.99. It usually goes on sale for about 67% off (around $3.30), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.29.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
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PAYDAY™ The Heist achievements
PAYDAY™ The Heist has 56 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 8.9% of them; the rarest, Blow-out, is held by 3.3% of players.
I ain't afraid no moreGain a level in the Assault tree during an assault.78.0%
Eagle eyesPoint out a special enemy using the "shout out" command.56.2%
Civil disobedienceDefeat 100 law enforcers in a single heist.35.6%
DiplomaticPerform a hostage trade.35.1%
Cheney?Defeat a Bulldozer with a shotgun.16.7%
Crack-bangGain a level in the Sharpshooter tree with your last kill being a Sniper.13.0%
Dodge this!Beat a heist on normal difficulty or above, having killed a Bulldozer without taking damage from any Bulldozer. To complete this challenge, you will have to...12.8%
Left for deadFinish a heist in custody while all your team mates are alive. (4 teammates).12.4%
Last ChristmasIn multiplayer, find a Christmas present in any heist.12.2%
IntimidatingGet a Heavy SWAT to give up.10.4%
Last man standingBeat a heist after having been the only one alive. (4 teammates).10.4%
...or was it the blue one?In NO MERCY, cut the correct wire opening the ICU door security system. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.8.9%
OVERDRILLSolve the PAYDAY SECRET on any difficulty with any mask and gain access to the OVERVAULT. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist...8.6%
You can run but you can't hideIn PANIC ROOM, take the key from Chavez within the first 45 seconds of starting the mission. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist...8.4%
ShinobiBypassing all 3 consoles before raising the alarm, beat DIAMOND HEIST on hard or OVERKILL difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played...7.5%
Gold diggerBeat SLAUGHTERHOUSE within 15 minutes, taking all the gold. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.6.9%
Four more yearsReach level 145. This gives you the presidential masks for further campaigning.6.5%
DarknessOn GREEN BRIDGE, destroy all the lights in the main scaffolding tower. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.6.1%
A bridge too far!Complete the GREEN BRIDGE on hard or OVERKILL difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.5.9%
WindowlickerDefeat a law enforcer planting C4 in FIRST WORLD BANK on hard difficulty or above. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the...5.4%
Don't panicComplete NO MERCY on hard or OVERKILL without any civilian raising the alarm. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.5.4%
Hot lavaDon't let any law enforcers reach the graffiti on the center of the roof in PANIC ROOM from the SECURE THE ROOF objective until the ESCAPE objective on hard or...4.9%
PAYDAYAquire one billion dollars in total cash. One. BILLION. Dollars.4.9%
I pushed the button and lived!In DIAMOND HEIST, get the big diamond and escape on OVERKILL difficulty with you and all your team mates alive. To complete this challenge, you will have to...4.9%
But how?Get the armored car to drop without shooting at it in SLAUGHTERHOUSE. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.5%
Are those the blue ones?Steal all the sapphires in DIAMOND HEIST on hard or OVERKILL difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.5%
Are there more than two?Find ten money bundles in PANIC ROOM.4.4%
Lay on handsGain a level in the Support tree while reviving a teammate.4.3%
Quick drawIn PANIC ROOM, kill all armed thugs in and around the apartment building within 60 seconds of you and your crew drawing your weapons. To complete this...4.2%
Are you ready yet?In DIAMOND HEIST, get Bain to come back for you at least 7 times on hard or OVERKILL difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the...4.1%
Bank on meBeat FIRST WORLD BANK on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.1%
Detective GadgetBeat any heist using the STRYK Pistol, AK Rifle, GL40 Grenade Launcher, Toolkit upgrade, Sentry Gun equipment and Big Game Hunters crew bonus. To complete this...4.1%
Stand togetherBeat HEAT STREET on normal difficulty or above without anyone getting downed. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.0%
Bomb manIn DIAMOND HEIST, defeat all twelve Patrol Guards using only trip mines. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.0%
Bad codeBeat DIAMOND HEIST on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.4.0%
No photosDestroy all the cameras in FIRST WORLD BANK within 10 seconds of drawing your weapons. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from...3.8%
Beat the shieldBeat GREEN BRIDGE on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.8%
Brush with deathBeat PANIC ROOM on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.8%
Afraid of the darkBeat NO MERCY on hard or above, getting the power back up within 5 seconds of it being shut down. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the...3.8%
Don't lose faceBeat all heists on OVERKILL difficulty without anyone getting traded from custody. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the...3.7%
You are GOLDEN! OVERKILL salutes you!Beat all heists on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty and show them all you are on top! Completing this will make you golden!3.7%
Blood in, blood outTrade all the butchers in SLAUGHTERHOUSE. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.6%
Federal crimeDefeat 25 FBI agents in a row.3.6%
Hills Street BluesBeat HEAT STREET on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.6%
Lots of pigs, but no pigsBeat SLAUGHTERHOUSE on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.6%
Under PressureComplete COUNTERFEIT on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty.3.6%
One shot, one kill, repeatGet 30 kills using 30 shots, using only the M308 Rifle.3.5%
Quick handsOn COUNTERFEIT, manage to defuse all C4 charges.3.5%
The SaviourOn UNDERCOVER, place 20 planks by yourself on windows, vents or fences.3.5%
In for a dime, in for a dollarComplete UNDERCOVER on OVERKILL 145+ difficulty.3.5%
Noob herderBeat any heist on OVERKILL difficulty with three other players who are all using the Noob Lube perk. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played...3.4%
That's the wrong door, again!Complete NO MERCY on OVERKILL difficulty, having sawed open all three ICU security doors. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist...3.4%
Easy streetBeat HEAT STREET on OVERKILL difficulty, with your group accuracy being at 60% or higher. To complete this challenge, everyone in your crew will have to have...3.3%
Crowd controlBeat COUNTERFEIT without letting any hostage escape or die. To complete this challenge, you will have to have played the heist from the start.3.3%
PacifistBeat COUNTERFEIT on hard difficulty or above without killing any law enforcers or civilians. To complete this challenge, everyone in your crew will have to...3.3%
Blow-outBeat UNDERCOVER with everyone in the crew only using the GL40. To complete this challenge, everyone in your crew will have to have played the heist from the...3.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
PAYDAY™ The Heist DLC
PAYDAY™ The Heist has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| PAYDAY: The Heist Soundtrack ↗ | $2.99 | |
| PAYDAY™ The Heist: Wolfpack DLC ↗ | $4.99 | |
Latest PAYDAY™ The Heist news and patch notes
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- Oct 20, 2026 PAYDAY: The Heist 15th Anniversary Update
- Jun 25, 2026 PAYDAY Steam Summer Sale
- Apr 9, 2026 New Regional and Simplified Pricing of PAYDAY Games and DLCs
- Dec 18, 2025 PAYDAY Winter Sale Now On!
- Sep 25, 2025 PAYDAY Franchise Sale
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PAYDAY™ The Heist FAQ
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist dead?
PAYDAY™ The Heist has a small but active player base. 69 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
How many people play PAYDAY™ The Heist?
69 people are playing PAYDAY™ The Heist on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 69 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for PAYDAY™ The Heist?
PAYDAY™ The Heist reached its all-time Steam peak of 50,423 concurrent players on Oct 17, 2014.
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist growing or declining?
PAYDAY™ The Heist is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 76, up 6% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is PAYDAY™ The Heist most active?
PAYDAY™ The Heist usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does PAYDAY™ The Heist cost?
PAYDAY™ The Heist costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price PAYDAY™ The Heist has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for PAYDAY™ The Heist on Steam is $3.29 (67% off), on Oct 14, 2026. It costs $9.99 right now.
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist on sale right now?
No, PAYDAY™ The Heist is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 67%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 67%.
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist good?
Steam players rate PAYDAY™ The Heist Very Positive: 93% of 40,223 reviews are positive.
When did PAYDAY™ The Heist come out?
PAYDAY™ The Heist was released on Steam on Oct 20, 2011.
Who made PAYDAY™ The Heist?
PAYDAY™ The Heist was developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Entertainment.
Is PAYDAY™ The Heist still worth playing?
PAYDAY™ The Heist has a smaller but active community on Steam today (69 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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