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Looking for games like PAYDAY 2? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — shooting mechanics, tactical combat and co-op play — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 leads with 82/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Year 2013Dev 505 Games

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The closest game to PAYDAY 2 is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare follow close behind.

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Top games similar to PAYDAY 2

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to PAYDAY 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Closest on genre
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedStealthLootFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With PAYDAY 2 it shares loot and gear systems, tactical combat, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with offline play and skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals93Game mode84Progression72
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Sniper Elite

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Sniper Elite
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthTacticalRangedFirst Person
Year 2005Dev RebellionPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

With PAYDAY 2 it shares melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with third-person shooting and historical setting.

It predates PAYDAY 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Visuals80
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalStealthLootFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Held in common with PAYDAY 2: loot and gear systems, melee combat, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Progression76Game mode64
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War Thunder

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War Thunder
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With PAYDAY 2 it shares tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Its own ground is third-person shooting and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode91Combat82Visuals70
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeStealthFirst Person
Year 2001Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

With PAYDAY 2 it shares tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

It predates PAYDAY 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat82Game mode82
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Destiny

80
NGL76
Destiny
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeLootFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Bungie · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Xbox

The thread back to PAYDAY 2 runs through loot and gear systems, tactical combat, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Game mode91Progression76Visuals72Combat55
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Ready or Not

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Ready or Not
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedMeleeFirst Person
Year 2023Dev VOID InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

Held in common with PAYDAY 2: tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 10 years after PAYDAY 2.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Game mode82
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Hired Ops

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Hired Ops
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opRangedTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Absolut SoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Held in common with PAYDAY 2: ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Its own ground is strong narrative focus and a contemporary setting.

Released 3 years after PAYDAY 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode96Combat83
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Call of Duty: World at War

76
NGL88
Call of Duty: World at War
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeStealthLootFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets PAYDAY 2 on loot and gear systems, tactical combat, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84Combat83Progression76
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedStealthFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with PAYDAY 2 is melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression: skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode84Progression0
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Payday: The Heist

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Payday: The Heist
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeStealthTacticalFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Overkill Software · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with PAYDAY 2 is melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat80
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

76
NGL85
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedTacticalFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · Square EnixPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to PAYDAY 2 runs through melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat82
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Warface

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Warface
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Crytek Kiev · Tencent HoldingsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with PAYDAY 2: tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is adventure storytelling and free-to-play access.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat38
14

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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NGL90
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalStealthFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Held in common with PAYDAY 2: melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Game mode79
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World of Warships

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NGL72
World of Warships
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Its point of contact with PAYDAY 2 is tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Genre100Combat82Game mode79Visuals43

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