Max Payne
Developed by Remedy Entertainment · Published by Rockstar Games
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Remedy Entertainment, published by Rockstar Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Max Payne.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (only)
- Processor: 450MHz AMD / Intel Processor
- Memory: 96 MB RAM (128 MB RAM or greater recommended)
- Graphics: 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card
- DirectX Version: DirectX 8.0
- Hard Drive: 830 MB Hard Drive Space for full install, 530 MB for minimum install
- Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card
Supported languages (1)
Max Payne FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Max Payne?
Steam classifies Max Payne as a Action game, developed by Remedy Entertainment. Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…
How much does Max Payne cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Max Payne at $3.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Max Payne single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Max Payne: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Max Payne on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Max Payne for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Max Payne out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 6, 2011.
What platforms is Max Payne on?
Max Payne is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Max Payne single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Max Payne cost?
Steam lists it at $3.49.
What is Max Payne's Metacritic score?
Max Payne has a Metacritic score of 89/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Max Payne?
Max Payne is developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games.
Where to get Max Payne
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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