Action · June 14, 2016

Dead by Daylight (2016)

calendar_todayAge 17+trophy288 achievementsextension37 DLClocal_offer-60% current discountgroup10M–100M ownerstrending_up44.9k peak concurrentrecommend629.3k recommendations
Dead by Daylight: Gold Edition Embrace terror with Dead by Daylight's Gold Edition, which includes 11 original Killers, 12 original Survivors, additional outfits, and exclusive items from the base game and beyond.   Whether you’re starting your journey in The Fog or looking to take things to the next level, there’s no better starting point than the Gold Edition. Experience a sprawling roster of horror characters in the quintessential Dead by Daylight experience.  In addition to the base game content, the Gold Edition includes three DLCs Packs:  Maddening Darkness  Old Wounds  Macabre Tales  Here's the full list of included items:  Dead by Daylight Base Game + 11 Original Killers: The Hag, The Doctor, The Clown, The Spirit, The Legion, The Plague, The Oni, The Deathslinger, The Blight, The Twins, and The Trickster + 12 Original Survivors: Ace Visconti, Feng Min, Kate Denson, Adam Francis, Jeff Johansen, Jane Romero, Yui Kimura, Zarina Kassir, Felix Richter, Élodie Rakoto, Yun-Jin Lee, and Mikaela Reid + 23 additional Outfits for included characters + 12 DLC exclusive items   OVERVIEW About the Game Death Is Not an Escape. 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. Key Features • Survive Together… Or Not - Survivors can either cooperate with the others or be selfish. Your chance of survival will vary depending on whether you work together as a team or if you go at it alone. Will you be able to outwit the Killer and escape their Killing Ground? • Where Am I? - Each level is procedurally generated, so you’ll never know what to expect. Random spawn points mean you will never feel safe as the world and its danger change every time you play. • A Feast for Killers - Dead by Daylight draws from all corners of the horror world. As a Killer you can play as anything from a powerful Slasher to terrifying paranormal entities. Familiarize yourself with your Killing Grounds and master each Killer’s unique power to be able to hunt, catch and sacrifice your victims. • Deeper and Deeper - Each Killer and Survivor has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your own personal strategy. Experience, skills and understanding of the environment are key to being able to hunt or outwit the Killer. • Real People, Real Fear - The procedural levels and real human reactions to pure horror makes each game session an unexpected scenario. You will never be able to tell how it’s going to turn out. Ambience, music, and chilling environments combine into a terrifying experience. With enough time, you might even discover what’s hiding in the fog. WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY SEIZURES - READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE PLAYING A very small percentage of people may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain kinds of flashing lights or light patterns. These persons, or even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy, may experience epileptic symptoms or seizures while playing video games. If you or any of your relatives has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing any video game. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult a physician if you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms. You may reduce risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures by taking the following precautions: sit farther from the screen, use a smaller screen, play in a well-lit room, do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

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168 Action titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume797.2k Steam reviewsTop 1% in Action
Positive rating79% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 72%
Metacritic71/100Genre average 77 — top 80% of Action titles
Concurrent peak44.9k playersTop 1% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours200 h averageTop 1% for session depth among Action

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Horror · 40.4k
  • Multiplayer · 9.6k
  • Survival Horror · 9.5k
  • Online Co-Op · 7.3k
  • Co-op · 6.9k
  • Survival · 6.9k
  • Gore · 6.8k
  • Team-Based · 6.7k
  • Blood · 6.7k
  • Stealth · 6.7k
  • Third Person · 6.7k
  • Violent · 6.7k
  • First-Person · 6.6k
  • Psychological Horror · 6.6k
  • Action · 6.6k

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English volume_up
  • French volume_up
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Thai
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Japanese volume_up
  • Korean

Full audio (4)

  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Turkish

Reception Metrics

Steam community

79%Mostly Positive · 797.2k reviews

629.8k positive · 167.4k negative

Metacritic

71/100 critic aggregate

Metacritic user score

5.9/10

Curator recommendations

629.3k

Peak concurrent players

44.9k

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud
  • Remote Play on Phone
  • Remote Play on Tablet

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

200h

extensive (100+ hours)

Median

23h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

10h

Current engagement

Achievements

288

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateJun 14, 2016
DeveloperBehaviour Interactive Inc.
Base price$7.99 -60%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons37 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners10M–100M
External linksOfficial site · Support

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Editions & Packages

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