Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM DDR3 Hard Drive: 40 GB free space Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Recommended: OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM DDR3 Hard Drive: 40 GB free space Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Dying Light
The game's parkour mechanics keep players moving, with 81 positive mentions out of 89 for gameplay, yet a persistent bug problem—5 negative mentions out of 5—cuts into the experience. Steam users have given it a 95 % positive rating overall, and 96 % of those spending more than 25 hours praise it.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 89 | 81 | 2 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 23 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 24 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 19, 2014 · All-time low: €2.99 (Oct 23, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 78 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 81 positive mentions out of 89
- Graphics: 11 positive mentions out of 11
- Multiplayer: 12 positive mentions out of 12
- Content: 11 positive mentions out of 12
- Audio: 7 positive mentions out of 8
Weaknesses
- Bugs: 5 negative mentions out of 5
- UI: 4 negative mentions out of 5
- Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 7
- Price: 1 negative mention out of 2
Who is it for?
Fans of high‑energy, parkour‑based action who enjoy co‑op will find the game rewarding, as evidenced by the 12 positive multiplayer mentions and 81 positive gameplay mentions.
Is Dying Light worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 491,281 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 24,99€.
Verdict
Dying Light delivers a polished, parkour‑filled action adventure that has earned a 95 % positive rating on Steam. The only real flaw lies in its bug‑heavy performance and UI, which can interrupt the otherwise smooth experience. Overall, it’s a must‑play for those who crave zombie‑slaying parkour and co‑op thrills.
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