Even with one arm tied behind its back, One armed Robber outshines Payday 3

One of the latest free-to-play offerings that has made its way to my Steam library is One armed Robber, a comical heist simulation game. Despite facing big competition from titles like Payday 3, this co-op heist has managed to carve out a unique niche for itself. On one of the missions, my team of novice robbers, including myself, strategized our heist plan outside a sophisticated jewelry shop with a nondescript white van at our disposal. Role-wise, we had a leader taking out security guards and managing their pagers smoothly to escape suspicion. One of us was designated as the loot handler, responsible for pilfering all the goods. There was also a lookout to monitor any police activities. Among all, I was entrusted with a single lock-pick and a high adrenaline level to match. Nervousness took over quite naturally for my unique role in One armed Robber - the one-arm heist master. Our planned entry pathway was the employee's backdoor, which unfortunately was overlooked by a security guard. Without further ado, I was assigned to bypass the security guard and unlock the door within a tense time limit of 14 seconds. It was a real challenge with just my lockpick and a single hand. After a successful lockpicking, barring a few minor mishaps like dropping the lockpick before a surveillance camera and a sensitive trigger finger, we managed a near-perfect heist, escaping with over $70k of loot. One Armed Robber's humorously simple concept involves a five-member team embarking on heists of varying challenge levels. Players can choose between all-out action or a subtle, stealthy approach, with a scope for intermediary strategies as well. Different heist locations that include a jewelry shop and art museum are available for exploration and loot while weapons, tools, and upgrades can be procured with earned points from robberies. While One Armed Robber might not boast of high-end graphics or vast maps, its simplicity and humor, combined with free availability on Steam, make it a valuable addition to the league of heist games. It won't drastically alter the genre but offers a refreshing approach, something which even big games like Payday 3 lacked; Payday 3 felt more like a refined version of Payday 2 with some added stealth features and weapons but not much else. Despite its increased content, Payday 3 could not maximize its potential and fell short of expectations. Seeking an entertaining game that does not burden the wallet? Look no further than One Armed Robber but a heads up - sharpen your lockpicking skills! For more free yet enjoyable gaming options, consider exploring the 'best free-to-play Steam games' available currently.