Best Heist games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated heist games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free heist games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Call of Duty®: WWII
Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation.
Assassin's Creed® Origins
ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS IS A NEW BEGINNING *The Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed®: Ancient Egypt is available now as a free update!* Ancient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power.
RAID: World War II
RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world.
Mr. Shifty
Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!
Dishonored 2
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Quadrilateral Cowboy
When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.
SteamWorld Heist
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen !
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Crookz - The Big Heist
Crookz - The Big Heist is a tactical strategy game set in the funky 1970’s with a slick and groovy atmosphere. Show off the art of thieving by plotting stylish heists and robberies; utilizing espionage and quick-thinking to avoid detection.
Volume
Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich. Features weekly content updates in curated Staff Picks section.
The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up.
The Masterplan
Tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Can you pull off the greatest heist in the history of mankind?
The Marvellous Miss Take
The stealth genre gets turned on its head in The Marvellous Miss Take – the only heist adventure that invites you to steal with style! Use cunning, guile and the art of deception to grab the loot and escape without getting caught by the guards!
Thief
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
PAYDAY™ The Heist
Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)Most played heist games on Steam
Take a look at the top heist games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 is a co-op, action and fps game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 662,674 reviews of which 593,923 were positive and 68,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played heist game, thanks to its 21,032 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
593,923
68,751
21,032
players
2. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments. One-armed robber is a free to play, multiplayer and heist game developed and published by Duhndal. Released on December 15th 2023 has received 37,077 reviews of which 33,912 were positive and 3,165 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 941 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among heist games based on player count.
9.0
33,912
3,165
941
players
3. Dark Hours
Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight. Dark Hours is a early access, horror and heist game developed by Piece of Cake studios and published by Piece of Cake studios and Kepler Ghost. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 2,198 reviews of which 1,877 were positive and 321 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 147 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among heist games based on player count.
8.2
1,877
321
147
players
4. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a early access, heist and comedy game developed and published by That Fish and That Other Fish. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,429 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played heist games.
8.6
2,429
274
29
players
5. PAYDAY™ The Heist
Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score” PAYDAY™ The Heist is a fps, action and co-op game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Entertainment. Released on October 20th 2011 has received 40,203 reviews of which 37,551 were positive and 2,652 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played heist games.
9.2
37,551
2,652
28
players
6. Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist. Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a co-op, stealth and indie game developed by Pocketwatch Games and published by Humble Games. Released on April 24th 2013 has received 8,524 reviews of which 7,723 were positive and 801 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played heist games.
8.8
7,723
801
14
players
7. Crime Simulator: Playgrounds
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun! Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a action, multiplayer and heist game developed by CookieDev and published by Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 1,608 reviews of which 1,216 were positive and 392 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played heist games.
7.3
1,216
392
11
players
8. Midnight Heist
Go on heists through Midnight City alone or with up to three friends to fulfill tasks as a hacker for various organizations. Improve your reputation, earn money and uncover the secrets of shady companies in this co-op horror game. Midnight Heist is a early access, horror and heist game developed and published by MediaTale. Released on October 25th 2023 has received 365 reviews of which 343 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played heist games.
8.7
343
22
10
players
9. Deceive Inc.
Go undercover as the world’s greatest spies in this tense multiplayer game of subterfuge. Disguise as anyone, deploy an arsenal of high-tech gadgets or neutralize the competition. As long as you extract with the objective, no trick is too dirty when you work for DECEIVE INC. Deceive Inc. is a social deduction, heist and battle royale game developed by Sweet Bandits Studios and published by Tripwire Presents. Released on March 21st 2023 has received 7,617 reviews of which 6,230 were positive and 1,387 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played heist games.
8.0
6,230
1,387
7
players
10. Quadrilateral Cowboy
When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder. Quadrilateral Cowboy is a hacking, adventure and cyberpunk game developed and published by Blendo Games. Released on July 25th 2016 has received 928 reviews of which 855 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played heist games.
8.7
855
73
2
players
Best deals on heist games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of heist games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted heist games.
1. The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up. The Swindle is a crime, indie and action game developed and published by Size Five Games. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 608 reviews of which 387 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for heist category.
6.2
387
221
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. PAYDAY 2
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 is a co-op, action and fps game developed by OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. and published by Starbreeze Publishing AB. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 662,674 reviews of which 593,923 were positive and 68,751 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 78% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in heist games.
8.9
593,923
68,751
-78%
9.86€
2.17€
3. Volume
Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich. Features weekly content updates in curated Staff Picks section. Volume is a stealth, action and cyberpunk game developed and published by Bithell Games. Released on August 18th 2015 has received 704 reviews of which 536 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 78% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in heist games.
7.3
536
168
-78%
18.23€
4.01€
4. Perfect Heist
Perfect Heist is a round-based online game, where the robber team tries to execute a bank robbery without getting noticed, and the cop team tries to prevent it. Robbers hide in plain sight and try to slowly infiltrate the bank while the Cops try to figure out who is a normal customer, and who is a robber! Perfect Heist is a multiplayer, action and heist game developed and published by yeswecamp. Released on August 17th 2018 has received 500 reviews of which 357 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for heist games.
6.8
357
143
-70%
4.99€
1.49€
5. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a sandboxy physics game for 1-8 players, with everything from sneaky heists to hilarous stupidity to baking pizzas. With continuous updates, plenty of maps, and hundreds of items, clothes and quests, it has something for everyone. The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time is a early access, heist and comedy game developed and published by That Fish and That Other Fish. Released on July 02nd 2021 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,429 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for heist games.
8.6
2,429
274
-64%
12.33€
4.44€
6. American Theft 80s
From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police! American Theft 80s is a action, stealth and adventure game developed by Noble Muffins and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on June 15th 2022 has received 870 reviews of which 653 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 40% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for heist games.
7.2
653
217
-40%
19.58€
11.75€
Free heist games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play heist games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play heist games.
1. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments. One-armed robber is a free to play, multiplayer and heist game developed and published by Duhndal. Released on December 15th 2023 has received 37,077 reviews of which 33,912 were positive and 3,165 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 941 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free heist games on Steam.
9.0
33,912
3,165
941
players