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Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive · Apr 15, 2020

PC · PS5 · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch · Android · iOS

Mature

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Dead by Daylight is a 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 and avoid being caught, tortured and killed. Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.1 (13 critics) · Gamer 8.2

7.6

PlayStation 5

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.4

PlayStation 4

Critic 6.9 (10 critics) · Gamer 8.5

7.5

Xbox One

Critic 5.7 (3 critics) · Gamer 6.5

6.4

Nintendo Switch

Critic 6.0 (9 critics) · No ratings yet

Android

Critic 7.7 (3 critics) · Gamer 7.4

7.5

iOS

Critic 7.8 (3 critics) · Gamer 8.0

7.8

Critic reviews

  • IGN

    Mike Epstein · Mar 12, 2021

    7.0
    Microsoft pitched Forza Motorsport 7 as the ultimate automotive playset, and it’s hard to argue otherwise. With enough cars to fill a dozen museums and the most generous selection of tracks to date in the series, the amount of driving, experimenting, and racing here is absolutely mammoth. Accessible as always for beginners but crammed with content targeted at lifelong car junkies, Forza Motorsport 7 is Turn 10’s finest love letter to speed and style this generation, no matter what language you speak.
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  • Way Too Many Games

    Leo Faria · Oct 29, 2019

    6.0
    Dead By Daylight isn’t bad, but it just feels unnecessary, especially on the Switch. It’s not that it runs terribly or anything, but this isn’t a game that can be played on-the-go, and it’s not the cheapest, best-looking or the most feature-complete of its home console ports.
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  • COGconnected

    Mary Gushie · Oct 21, 2019

    6.4
    While the gameplay might seem repetitive and “done before”, Dead by Daylight is still going strong for a reason. I believe it is because of the intense atmosphere the game creates and its ability to deliver exactly what players may want, which is feeling like they are on the edge, scared, and running for their life. On the other hand, as “The Killer”, you will most likely feel that ‘rush’ as you close in and capture that last survivor before they escape and put them on the hook…literally.
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  • GameSpew

    Becca Smith · Oct 02, 2019

    4.0
    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 current painful and glaring issues. Until then, the price simply isn’t worth what you get. Stick to playing it on another format; trust me, you’ll have a much better experience.
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  • Attack of the Fanboy

    Brandon Adams · Sep 26, 2019

    7.0
    Behaviour has done the bare minimum: a mostly functional port of the full game running well enough on Nintendo’s console. I like this game; I enjoyed this port, but at the price Behaviour is charging they need to go further if they truly want Dead by Daylight for the Switch to succeed, especially when there are better ports at similar or lower prices. Competence is fine, but it’s not always enough to survive the night.
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  • Push Square

    Ben Tarrant · Jul 06, 2017

    6.0
    The asymmetrical multiplayer genre seems to be a real tough nut to crack with each heavy hitter coming out swinging, only to be plagued by nuances that trip up the experience and expose debilitating cracks in the mechanics. Unfortunately, it seems that Dead by Daylight suffers much the same fate. It’s honestly really good fun, but the more you play the more its issues rear their head and become points of ire.
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Gamer reviews

  • Simriti Pandey

    Feb 20, 2025 · PC

    10

    A Thrilling and Intense Multiplayer Horror Experience

    *Dead by Daylight* is a one-of-a-kind asymmetrical horror game that delivers a tense and exhilarating experience. Whether playing as a ruthless Killer or one of four desperate Survivors, every match is filled with suspense, strategy, and unexpected twists. The game’s vast roster of original and licensed characters—from horror icons like Michael Myers and Ghostface to unique killers—adds variety and replayability. While the progression system can feel grindy at times, the constant updates, engaging mechanics, and teamwork dynamics keep players coming back for more. With its eerie atmosphere and heart-pounding chases, *Dead by Daylight* is a must-play for horror and multiplayer fans alike.

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  • Play with Rainer

    Oct 7, 2022 · PC

    9.0

    Dead by Daylight

    I Don't play horror games much but I really enjoyed playing with friends especially WHATOPLAY. the game is good the graphics and SFX is great, i recommend this to those na mahilig sa horror movies because there's a bunch of DLC from iconic horror movies

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  • Roamenous

    Dec 20, 2021 · PS4

    8.0

    Dead by Daylight

    * Play this with friends, the experience is so much better that way. * Gets updated constantly with new killers, maps and survivors so in that aspect the longevity is great.

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  • Bex Matlock

    Jun 15, 2021 · PS4

    6.0

    Fun at times, other times its boring and annoying

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