Crime Boss: Rockay City vs PAYDAY™ The Heist
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
PAYDAY™ The Heist wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. PAYDAY™ The Heist is R$52.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crime Boss: Rockay City | PAYDAY™ The Heist |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 62 | 72 |
| Quality | 59 | 86 |
| Value | 35 | 69 |
| Popularity | 32 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 61.99 | R$ 9.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.7% positive | 93% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 112 | 44 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crime Boss: Rockay City | PAYDAY™ The Heist |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 18, 2024 | October 20, 2011 |
| Developers | INGAME STUDIOS | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. |
| Publishers | 505 Games | Starbreeze Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB, or Intel Arc A770, 16 GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 90 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crime Boss: Rockay City or PAYDAY™ The Heist?
PAYDAY™ The Heist won the comparison against Crime Boss: Rockay City based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Crime Boss: Rockay City worth buying over PAYDAY™ The Heist?
Based on the metrics, PAYDAY™ The Heist won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. PAYDAY™ The Heist currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC