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PAYDAY 3 player count chart
No, PAYDAY 3 is not dead. 10,289 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 11,111. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 10% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2023
PAYDAY 3 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,108 | +158.97% | 11,111 |
| October 2026 | 814 | -34.62% | 1,794 |
| September 2026 | 1,245 | +160.4% | 3,794 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -19.46% | 1,457 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +7.55% | 1,809 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -2.27% | 1,682 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +77.97% | 1,721 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +0.1% | 967 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +42.69% | 966 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.16% | 677 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -46.49% | 998 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +187.37% | 1,865 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -69.1% | 649 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -22.71% | 2,100 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +115.98% | 2,717 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -50.37% | 1,258 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +27.64% | 2,535 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -30.29% | 1,986 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +146.03% | 2,849 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -36.79% | 1,158 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -35.06% | 1,832 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +73.07% | 2,821 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -18.99% | 1,630 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -20.13% | 2,012 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +0.08% | 2,519 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -34.3% | 2,517 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -17.58% | 3,831 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +134.98% | 4,648 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -39.81% | 1,978 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +100.24% | 3,286 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +216.8% | 1,641 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -41.86% | 518 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +37.5% | 891 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -61.43% | 648 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -62.46% | 1,680 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -12.51% | 4,475 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -83.15% | 5,115 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -61.04% | 30,362 |
| September 2023 | n/a | n/a | 77,938 |
How many people are playing PAYDAY 3?
Right now, 10,289 players are in PAYDAY 3 on Steam. That makes it the #117 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 11,111 players. Today's peak is 629% above its 30-day average daily peak of 1,524.
Is PAYDAY 3 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days PAYDAY 3 averaged a daily peak of 1,524 players, down 10% compared with the 30 days before (1,699). Its highest point this month (11,111) is 1612% above the same period last year (649). In its first month after release (Sep 21, 2023) it peaked at 77,938 players. Today's player count is 13% of its all-time peak of 77,938, set on Sep 21, 2023.
Best time to play PAYDAY 3
Based on the last 14 days, PAYDAY 3 is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 65% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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PAYDAY 3 players by hour and weekday
When PAYDAY 3 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
Compare PAYDAY 3 with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About PAYDAY 3
PAYDAY 3 is a 1-to-4 player co-op FPS and the ultimate heist fantasy, set in the most iconic city in the world. Gone without a trace or through a hail of bullets. Either way, you're getting out with the prize.
- Developer
- Starbreeze Entertainment
- Released
- Sep 21, 2023
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 14 languages, 1 with full audio
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PAYDAY 3 price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. PAYDAY 3 is 70% off at $8.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
PAYDAY 3 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -70% $8.99 | $8.99 | base |
| Euro area | -70% 8,54€ | $9.53 | +6% |
| United Kingdom | -70% £7.19 | $9.62 | +7% |
| Canada | -70% C$ 11.69 | $8.31 | -8% |
| Australia | -70% A$ 13.27 | $9.12 | +1% |
| New Zealand | -70% NZ$ 13.49 | $7.48 | -17% |
| Brazil | -70% R$26,99 | $4.90 | -45% |
| Mexico | -70% Mex$ 103.20 | $5.52 | -39% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest | -70% $4.19 | $4.19 | -53% |
| Poland | -70% 26,99 zł | $6.86 | -24% |
| Switzerland | -70% CHF 8.09 | $9.88 | +10% |
| Norway | -70% 85,20 kr | $9.04 | +1% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -70% $4.19 | $4.19 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -70% $4.49 | $4.49 | -50% |
| South Africa | -70% R 89.70 | $5.42 | -40% |
| India | -70% ₹404.00 | $4.30 | -52% |
| Indonesia | -70% Rp 76 050 | $4.20 | -53% |
| China | -70% ¥30.60 | $4.59 | -49% |
| Japan | -70% ¥1,050 | $6.63 | -26% |
| South Korea | -70% ₩ 9,120 | $6.71 | -25% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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PAYDAY 3 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
PAYDAY 3 on Twitch
Twitch category "PAYDAY 3", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
PAYDAY 3 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 6 Nov 2026, with a peak of 13,758 viewers and 5,016 on average.
PAYDAY 3 streamers right now
StreamDatabase1,323- giankoextreme1,154
- ZG__749
- MahMoojen637
- BadgeCollectors509
Top PAYDAY 3 streamers this week
- StreamDatabase2,657
- giankoextreme989
- Pesh953
- ZG__704
- BadgeTracker610
Average viewers while live.
PAYDAY 3 achievements
PAYDAY 3 has 22 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 19.1% of them; the rarest, Insurance Policy, is held by 2.3% of players.
No One Cared Who I Was...Until I put on the mask.86.6%- Just... One... More...Complete No Rest For The Wicked having opened all deposit boxes.62.2%
- Arts and CraftsCustomize a mask.36.7%
- Closing the AccountOn Gold and Sharke empty the vault of its valuables and secure all the loot on Hard or above.33.0%
- Unlimited PowerHave the EDGE, GRIT and RUSH buffs active at the same time.28.0%
- Color Me SurprisedComplete No Rest For The Wicked without letting a dye pack explode on Very Hard or above.24.2%
- Danger, High VoltageStun 4 law enforcers by destroying a Zapper's battery pack on Hard or above.19.9%
- The Hard WayComplete Gold and Sharke in stealth without accessing the HR computer.18.4%
- No Stone UnturnedComplete 99 Boxes having secured the maximum amount of bags on Hard or above.17.9%
- Kitted OutUnlock all mods to a primary weapon.13.4%
- Art CriticComplete Under The Surphaze having stolen all art from the 7 exhibitions on Very Hard or above.11.3%
- Tech MogulOn 99 Boxes secure both hi-tech devices at their maximum value on Very Hard or above.10.1%
- Party CrasherComplete Rock The Cradle without having the VIP invitation in stealth on Hard or above.9.7%
- Cleanin' It OutComplete Dirty Ice having secured all cleaned jewelry bags on Overkill.8.3%
- Traffic ControlComplete Road Rage without the truck having stopped until the end on Overkill.7.8%
- Guns Don't Kill People...Complete a heist after getting at least 50 turret kills on Hard or above.7.1%
- Crowd ControlComplete Road Rage without letting a single civilian flee, die or be traded on Hard or above.5.7%
- AfterpartyComplete Rock The Cradle after surviving 4 full assaults on Very Hard or above.5.4%
- Smash and GrabComplete Dirty Ice within 120 seconds of spawning.5.3%
- Spec OpsComplete Touch The Sky in stealth without killing a single guard on Overkill.4.0%
- True ConnoisseurSteal the painting by Shanda Latrell in Under the Surphaze on Very Hard or above.3.0%
- Insurance PolicyComplete Touch The Sky with 4 active human shields on Hard or above.2.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
PAYDAY 3 DLC
PAYDAY 3 has 15 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest PAYDAY 3 news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 PAYDAY 3: Double Infamy Event
- Nov 5, 2026 New VR game PAYDAY: Aces High is now available on SteamVR!
- Nov 3, 2026 PAYDAY 3 Sale & Free Weekend Now Live!
- Nov 3, 2026 Play PAYDAY 3 for FREE this Weekend!
- Oct 29, 2026 PAYDAY 3: Update 3.10.1 Changelog Patch notes
- Oct 26, 2026 PAYDAY 3: Guns Blazin' Crimebond Now Available!
- Oct 26, 2026 PAYDAY 3: Update 3.10 Changelog
- Oct 26, 2026 PAYDAY 3: Behind the Scenes with Andrej #9
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
PAYDAY 3 FAQ
Is PAYDAY 3 dead?
No, PAYDAY 3 is not dead. 10,289 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 11,111. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 10% on the month before).
How many people play PAYDAY 3?
10,289 people are playing PAYDAY 3 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 11,111 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for PAYDAY 3?
PAYDAY 3 reached its all-time Steam peak of 77,938 concurrent players on Sep 21, 2023.
Is PAYDAY 3 growing or declining?
PAYDAY 3 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,524, down 10% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is PAYDAY 3 most active?
PAYDAY 3 usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does PAYDAY 3 cost?
PAYDAY 3 is on sale on Steam right now: $8.99, 70% off its usual $29.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price PAYDAY 3 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for PAYDAY 3 on Steam is $8.99 (70% off), on Nov 6, 2026. It costs $8.99 right now.
Is PAYDAY 3 on sale right now?
Yes. PAYDAY 3 is 70% off on Steam right now, $8.99 instead of $29.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is PAYDAY 3 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, PAYDAY 3 is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $4.19, about $4.19 or 53% below the US price of $8.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is PAYDAY 3 good?
Steam players rate PAYDAY 3 Mixed: 46% of 66,237 reviews are positive.
When did PAYDAY 3 come out?
PAYDAY 3 was released on Steam on Sep 21, 2023.
Who made PAYDAY 3?
PAYDAY 3 was developed by Starbreeze Entertainment.
Is PAYDAY 3 still worth playing?
PAYDAY 3 has a big, active player base on Steam today (10,289 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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