How long is Dead by Daylight?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 104 h; those who don't, 248 h.

How much does Dead by Daylight cost?

Dead by Daylight is currently 19,99€ on Steam.

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

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Released June 14, 2016

Action

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 »)

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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

« 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 · 638 h played4515124

« Do yourself a favor and don't play it.... it will feel like a toxic relationship you can't escape. »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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 · 822 h played24763

« It gets fun when you understand the game better, so after like 5k hours »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 673 h played9621

« Playing this game is like choosing to be waterboarded because the washcloth they put over your face has Springtrap on it »

👎 anonymous review · 3664 h played634485

« Cool game to watch people play. Horrible game to actually play »

👎 anonymous review · 86 h played491153

« 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 · 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 · 547 h played2111

« All toxic players with no propper ban . Toxic players just keep playing without getting banned ? This game has a serious problem and they can't seem to solve it preperly so don't buy it's a waste of money »

👎 anonymous review · 126 h played

« I now realize that I am a masochist and that I like torturing myself by playing this game »

👍 anonymous review · 1040 h played4322

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 · 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 · 3664 h played634485

« Do yourself a favor and don't play it.... it will feel like a toxic relationship you can't escape. »

👍 anonymous review · 2720 h played9822

« Cool game to watch people play. Horrible game to actually play »

👎 anonymous review · 86 h played491153

« I recommend it. If you're an alcoholic, you'll become an even bigger alcoholic with depression and trust issues. »

👍 anonymous review · 2092 h played17632

👎 anonymous review · 4922 h played5333

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 547 h played2111

« It gets fun when you understand the game better, so after like 5k hours »

👍 anonymous review · 2601 h played9311

👎 anonymous review · 126 h played

« 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 · 673 h played9621

« I now realize that I am a masochist and that I like torturing myself by playing this game »

👍 anonymous review · 1040 h played4322

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)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	97	63	8	26
Multiplayer	51	11	2	38
Content / longevity	10	5	0	5
Stability / bugs	9	0	0	9
Performance	8	1	0	7
Value for money	8	2	0	6
Graphics / art	5	4	0	1
Story / writing	1	1	0	0
Interface / UX	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 104 h on median; those who dislike it: 248 h.

<2h

33 % (n=3)

2-10h

83 % (n=47)

10-25h

82 % (n=65)

>25h

80 % (n=372)

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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Small streamers to support

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Popular clips

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staying alive

Kruzadar · 4,037 views

How the "JRM's Load Out Challenge" Works!

TheJRM · 3,372 views

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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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