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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Système d'exploitation 64 bits (Windows 10) Processeur : Intel Core i3-4170 ou AMD FX-8120 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte compatible DX11 GeForce GTX 460 1GB ou AMD HD 6850 1GB DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Compatible DX11 Notes supplémentaires : With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Système d'exploitation 64 bits (Windows 10) Processeur : Intel Core i3-4170 ou AMD FX-8300 ou superieur Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Carte compatible DX11 GeForce 760 ou AMD HD 8800 ou superieure avec 4Go de RAM DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Compatible DX11

Dead by Daylight

Safe bet
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Released June 14, 2016
sample: 487 reviews posted after launch (160 AI-classified)
80/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 78 % · 923,341 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
Critics' score : 70/100 (42 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Generations of killers and survivors have bled into thousands of matches, keeping over 372 veterans hooked for more than 25 hours. This enduring asymmetric horror now sustains an 80% positive post-launch rating out of 487 evaluated reviews, backed by a 78% positive Steam history.

What it's about: 10 années d'horreur. 10 années de sursauts de peur et de dangers esquivés de peu. 10 années de sacrifices cruels et d'évasions palpitantes. Piégés dans un royaume malfaisant où même la mort n'est pas une issue, quatre survivants affrontent un tueur dans une épreuve brutale.

In-game

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« Its like being addicted to fetanyl but it doesnt kill you, so you keep consuming it until eventually you you go to rehab and end up resorting to league of legends. Its terminal »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 638 h played4515124
« this game is literally the definition of a toxic relationship »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1122 h played20611
« Do yourself a favor and don't play it.... it will feel like a toxic relationship you can't escape. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2720 h played9822
« I recommend it. If you're an alcoholic, you'll become an even bigger alcoholic with depression and trust issues. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 2092 h played17632
« this game is a competitive crying simulator where both sides are convinced the other is too overpowered. somehow every match ends with someone writing an essay in endgame chat about why u ruined their life. pretty fun game :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 822 h played24763
« It gets fun when you understand the game better, so after like 5k hours »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2601 h played9311
« Playing this game is like choosing to be waterboarded because the washcloth they put over your face has Springtrap on it »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3664 h played634585
« Cool game to watch people play. Horrible game to actually play »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 86 h played491153
« Can't even play the game anymore due to denuvo update, why are we even using this anyway, there are so many better options? »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 371 h played61
« this game has given me : -trust issues -schizophrenia -anxiety -massive rage -ntrusive thoughts -toxic behaviors -PTSD -mild depression overall great game, i love it here (im delusional at this point) ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4922 h played5333
« If the bugs that break the game aren't worth killswitching because it's not hurting the one side you like, then the game ain't worth playing »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 547 h played2111
« I come back to this game like going back to a toxic ex. Play a few games -> realise why I stopped playing -> take a break -> start missing the feeling -> repeat. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 673 h played9621

In players' words

« Its like being addicted to fetanyl but it doesnt kill you, so you keep consuming it until eventually you you go to rehab and end up resorting to league of legends. Its terminal »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 638 h played4515124
« Playing this game is like choosing to be waterboarded because the washcloth they put over your face has Springtrap on it »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3664 h played634585
« this game is literally the definition of a toxic relationship »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1122 h played20611
« Cool game to watch people play. Horrible game to actually play »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 86 h played491153
« Do yourself a favor and don't play it.... it will feel like a toxic relationship you can't escape. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2720 h played9822
« Can't even play the game anymore due to denuvo update, why are we even using this anyway, there are so many better options? »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 371 h played61
« I recommend it. If you're an alcoholic, you'll become an even bigger alcoholic with depression and trust issues. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 2092 h played17632
« this game has given me : -trust issues -schizophrenia -anxiety -massive rage -ntrusive thoughts -toxic behaviors -PTSD -mild depression overall great game, i love it here (im delusional at this point) ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4922 h played5333
« this game is a competitive crying simulator where both sides are convinced the other is too overpowered. somehow every match ends with someone writing an essay in endgame chat about why u ruined their life. pretty fun game :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 822 h played24763
« If the bugs that break the game aren't worth killswitching because it's not hurting the one side you like, then the game ain't worth playing »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 547 h played2111
« It gets fun when you understand the game better, so after like 5k hours »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2601 h played9311
« I come back to this game like going back to a toxic ex. Play a few games -> realise why I stopped playing -> take a break -> start missing the feeling -> repeat. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 673 h played9621

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
65 % pos · n=97
Multiplayer
22 % pos · n=51
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=9
Performance
12 % pos · n=8
Value for money
25 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9763826
Multiplayer5111238
Content / longevity10505
Stability / bugs9009
Performance8107
Value for money8206
Graphics / art5401
Story / writing1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 108 h on median; those who dislike it: 282 h.

<2h
33 % (n=3)
2-10h
83 % (n=47)
10-25h
82 % (n=65)
>25h
80 % (n=372)

💶 Price history

€6.19€10.09€13.99€17.89€21.79€7.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 30, 2026 · All-time low: €7.99 (Aug 26, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 303 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Popular streamers

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Small streamers to support

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Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 05h25

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay loop anchors the experience, securing 63 positive mentions out of 97 total.
  • Visual presentation satisfies players, drawing 4 positive mentions out of 5.
  • Long-term dedication proves strong, with 372 sampled users playing past the 25-hour mark.

Weaknesses

  • Online dynamics provoke severe friction, accounting for 38 negative mentions out of 51.
  • Technical instability disrupts matches entirely, reflected in 9 negative mentions out of 9.
  • Performance bottlenecks plague sessions, cited in 7 negative mentions out of 8.

Who is it for?

Hardened multiplayer enthusiasts who thrive on asymmetric cat-and-mouse tension and tolerate a volatile community.

Is Dead by Daylight worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 78% of 923,341 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay loop anchors the experience, securing. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Dead by Daylight wields a deeply addictive survival formula that repeatedly pulls players back into the fog despite harsh technical and community friction. With an 80% post-launch score across recent feedback, it remains an essential yet abrasive staple of multiplayer horror.

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