Guns of Icarus AllianceVSPAYDAY™ The Heist
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Guns of Icarus Alliance
Better Deal· Kinguin
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Better Deal· SteamWinner
PAYDAY™ The Heist wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Guns of Icarus Alliance
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Guns of Icarus Alliance
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Processor: Core 2 Duo or Athlon x2
- Memory: 2 GB Ram
- Video Card: NVIDIA 260 or ATI 4850
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Guns of Icarus Alliance or PAYDAY™ The Heist?
PAYDAY™ The Heist won the comparison against Guns of Icarus Alliance 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 Guns of Icarus Alliance 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.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC