Dead by Daylight
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Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer an... See more

Released:2016-06-14
Genre:
Survival, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer:Behaviour Interactive
Publisher:
Behaviour Interactive, Starbreeze Publishing

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Mike Epstein

9/10

Dead by Daylight’s inventive concept for a competitive horror game strikes an incredible balance between two very different styles of play, and makes both compelling. Channeling the slasher movie spirit, each match feels like a mini horror movie on both sides. Whether you’re the efficient and unpredictable killer, or one of the strategically elusive survivors, the thrill of the chase and the ever-...

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Joab Gilroy

9/10

Dead by Daylight has evolved into an unrivalled asymmetrical competitive multiplayer game, and one of the best horror games around.

Aug 24, 2020 Read Full Review
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PC Gamer

Luke Winkie

88/100

Five years later, Dead by Daylight features the most interesting cat-and-mouse multiplayer you can play.

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Matt Keith

8.5/10

If you love co-op or horror or both, I highly recommend checking out Dead by Daylight. It offers a refreshing take on so many different game mechanics. This title really does bring something unique to the table. Aside from a couple of minor issues the console release really live up to the legacy that Dead by Daylight has already fostered since its initial release. If you’re in the market for a gre...

Jun 23, 2017 Read Full Review
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Mike Futter

8.25/10

Asymmetrical multiplayer is a fantastic concept. In execution, we’ve seen big hits like Left 4 Dead and failed-to-launch missteps like Fable Legends and Shadow Realms. Behaviour’s Dead by Daylight trends toward the good side of things, with exciting gameplay, big jump scares, and tension unlike anything I’ve ever felt in a multiplayer game.

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Noah Kupetsky

8/10

Dead by Daylight is an awesome 4v1 game that really invigorated the genre with a great gameplay loop, unique maps, and a great cast of characters to use. Luckily, with a few changes, the game runs beautifully on the Steam Deck.

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Gamers Heroes

Johnny Hurricane

70/100

Dead by Daylight is a good game for playing solo or with friends. If you prefer a multiplayer game where you have to think as opposed to just shooting someone in the face, check it out.

Jun 29, 2017 Read Full Review
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Videogamer

Steven Burns

7/10

It lacks polish, but Dead by Daylight is a genuinely tense ode to 80s slasher movies.

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COGConnected

Mary Gushie

64/100

What better way to spend the month of October than with a portable version of one of the most popular survival horror online games right now, and on the Nintendo Switch nonetheless? Dead by Daylight has been a leader in the survival horror online world for years now, starting in 2016 on the PC. It has quite a large following and has since expanded in size by adding DLC that has included such licen...

Oct 21, 2019 Read Full Review
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Push Square

Ben Tarrant

6/10

The last few years have seen numerous attempts at the asymmetrical multiplayer experience, but none have exactly hit the mark to such a degree as say, the infamous Team Deathmatch format. The most memorable of these attempts is Evolve, which saw an alright reception, progressively dwindling player numbers, and a confusing fumble into the free-to-play model. Dead by Daylight clearly seeks to step o...

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Becca Smith

4/10

I’m sad to admit it, but Dead by Daylight on Nintendo Switch is a huge let-down. I love the game, and while I was excited to get to play it on a handheld format, its lagginess, framerate issues and massive graphical downgrade mean that I just can’t recommend it on Switch. If you’re still tempted to give it a try, perhaps wait a month or two and see if any patches come out to fix some of the curren...