Shooter · 2001
Max Payne
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder and now 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 a new breed of deep action game. Prepare for pain... Developed by…
Key facts
- Released
- 25 July 2001
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 11 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Best price
- $9.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- A 2001 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Max Payne?
Expect about 11 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Max Payne with friends?
No, Max Payne is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Max Payne on?
Max Payne is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Where to buy Max Payne for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $9.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is Max Payne a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89.
What games are like Max Payne?
In the same spirit: Control, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne and Alan Wake.
