Dead by Daylight
by Behaviour Interactive · published by 505 Games
Released June 14, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
About Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. 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. The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.
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. The Survivors' goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer - something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Dead by Daylight FAQ
When did Dead by Daylight come out?
Dead by Daylight was released on June 14, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Is Dead by Daylight on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Dead by Daylight launched on PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
Is Dead by Daylight on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Dead by Daylight launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 10, 2020.
Is Dead by Daylight on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Dead by Daylight has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Who is making Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight is developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by 505 Games, Deep Silver, Starbreeze Studios, and NetEase Games.
Is Dead by Daylight multiplayer?
Yes. Dead by Daylight supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Dead by Daylight cost?
Dead by Daylight costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Dead by Daylight good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 78% of 938,715 reviews are positive. Critics average 67/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Dead by Daylight?
The minimum GPU is DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Dead by Daylight system requirements page.
