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PAYDAY 3: Houston Breakout Heist
DLC
(released 10 months ago)
Starbreeze Studios
Deep Silver
Description

The Houston Breakout Heist tasks you with interrupting the ongoing trial of heister veteran Houston, and breaking him out. Also available as part of the Houston Breakout Bundle.

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Genres:
Crime
Action
FPS
Tags:
Crime
Action
FPS
Heist
Shooter
RPG
Shoot 'Em Up
Co-op
Online Co-Op
PvE
Multiplayer
3D
Dark Humor
Realistic
America
Tactical
Stealth
Combat
Gun Customization
First-Person
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Mar 27, 2025, 11:51 AM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 85
83%
Very Positive

57

10

79%

Purchased on Steam

14

4

21%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

Overall, players are excited about the fun and challenging aspects of the Houston Breakout Heist, but they express significant concerns regarding bugs, short duration, and value for money. The nostalgic elements resonate well, yet technical issues and narrative disappointments suggest areas for improvement, particularly in objective design quality.

Strongly Positive
Fun Heist Experience

Many players find the heist enjoyable and engaging, highlighting its fun factor.

~13%
Positive
Challenging Gameplay

Players appreciate the difficulty level of the heist, which adds to the excitement and replayability.

~5%
Great Map Design

The layout and design of the heist map are praised for their creativity and engagement.

~4%
Nostalgic References

The heist includes callbacks to previous games, which resonate well with long-time fans.

~4%
Multiple Approaches

Players enjoy the variety of strategies available for completing the heist, enhancing player agency.

~2%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Negative
Bugs and Technical Issues

Several reviews mention bugs that detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for fixes.

~5%
Short Heist Duration

Some players feel the heist is too short, leading to disappointment regarding its content.

~4%
Disappointing Narrative

The storyline and character integration are seen as lacking compared to previous installments.

~4%
Server Issues

Players report problems with server stability, impacting their ability to enjoy the game.

~4%
Value for Money

Players express concerns about the cost of the DLC relative to the content provided.

~2%
Objective Design Quality

Players criticize the quality of objective design, feeling it has declined compared to previous heists.

~1%
Strongly Negative
This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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