PAYDAY™ The Heist vs Sanctum
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
PAYDAY™ The Heist wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sanctum is R$1.27 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | PAYDAY™ The Heist | Sanctum |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 67 |
| Quality | 86 | 81 |
| Value | 69 | 76 |
| Popularity | 35 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 9.89 | R$ 8.62 |
| Steam Review Score | 93% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 44 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | PAYDAY™ The Heist | Sanctum |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2011 | April 15, 2011 |
| Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publishers | Starbreeze Entertainment | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows Vista, 7 or 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 | 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: PAYDAY™ The Heist or Sanctum?
PAYDAY™ The Heist won the comparison against Sanctum 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 PAYDAY™ The Heist worth buying over Sanctum?
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. Sanctum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC