PAYDAY™ The Heist vs Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
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. Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 is $1.97 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 | Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 72 | 63 |
| Quality | 86 | 58 |
| Value | 83 | 80 |
| Popularity | 35 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.29 | $1.32 |
| Steam Review Score | 93% positive | 67.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 44 | 147 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | PAYDAY™ The Heist | Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2011 | April 24, 2017 |
| Developers | OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. | CI Games |
| Publishers | Starbreeze Entertainment | CI Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | 64-bit Windows 10 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 | AMD FX 8350 Wraith or Intel Core i7 4790 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 | AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB or NVIDIA GeForce(R) GTX 1060 3GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: PAYDAY™ The Heist or Sniper Ghost Warrior 3?
PAYDAY™ The Heist won the comparison against Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 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 Sniper Ghost Warrior 3?
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, 02:38 PM UTC