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We filtered the 50 games similar to PAYDAY 2 down to the 7 that fit the “RPG” category. Escape from Tarkov, Warface and Hired Ops top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to PAYDAY 2.
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Within the “RPG” category, the closest game to PAYDAY 2 is Escape from Tarkov — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Warface and Hired Ops follow close behind.
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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.
What carries over from PAYDAY 2 is tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is survival mechanics and a sandbox world.
Released 12 years after PAYDAY 2.
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.
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.
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.
What carries over from PAYDAY 2 is tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
Released 7 years after PAYDAY 2.
It comes from the same genre as PAYDAY 2 and shares ranged combat and single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings skill tree progression and a top-down view.
On paper it is what PAYDAY 2 is — tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in progression and combat — its own ground is exploration and discovery.
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