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Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Jun 14, 2016
Horror Multiplayer Survival Horror Gore Online Co-Op Co-op
Delayed observation Observed
46,741
Last tracked
120,687
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

Dead by Daylight - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

10 years of horror. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Dead by Daylight. Player-count data was last observed Sep 25, 2026.

Price
$19.99
Genre
Action
Developer
Behaviour Interactive Inc.

Dead by Daylight player count and price summary

Current players
Unavailable
All-time peak
120,687
24-hour player change
Unavailable
Current US price
$19.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Last Tracked Players

46.7K
change unavailable (24h)

All-Time Peak

120.7K
Jul 2026

Estimated Owners

20,000,000 .. 50,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $19.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~4 days until next sale

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 8 patches in last 30 days.

46 patches and 46 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 8 patches this month

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.

▲ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 0%
Value Ratio Top 0%
Player count

Activity Heatmap

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Peak Activity
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Avg Activity
137
Active Hours
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Update Timeline

Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.

Source: Steam News
Freshness: fresh
Observed Sep 25, 2026 15:08 UTC
Meaningful updates
62
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
8 days ago
Median cadence
2 days

10.1.2a | Patch Notes

performance

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/d10f4254ce645c46bb3e4b295afb807207b3efd9.png"][/img][/p][list][*][p]Reverted the Divine Light curve window while Zealous to 0.6s [i](was 0.8s)[/i][/p][/*][*][p]Reverted the Divine Light curve window when non-Zealous[/p][/*][/list][p][/p][p…

Sep 17, 2026 at 15:00 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 1711 before, 0 after

[p][/p][p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/e7d60d9e2748b7cddebdf0c9ee1513888e590561.png"][/img][/p][h2][b]Features[/b][/h2][h3][b]Survivor Intent System[/b][/h3][list][*][p]Survivors can send and receive text messages during a match[/p][list][*][p]By pressing and holding the…

Sep 15, 2026 at 15:07 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 2346 before, 0 after

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/a9bc5498fa56f20697b8544f986283a28060a9b6.png"][/img][/p][p][/p][p][i]At 11am ET, there will be an update that ends this current Anti Cheat Trial and removes Denuvo from Dead by Daylight. We thank everyone for participating and providing va…

Sep 15, 2026 at 14:00 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR small update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 2361 before, 0 after

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/5ccfbbc06c9408004b81edfdb95f1e0dc5730464.png"][/img][/p][p]Greetings, Fog Dwellers. Today we wanted to talk to you about some of the perk changes (spoiler alert: 58 perks are changing) and content that you can expect in the next PTB, as we…

Sep 14, 2026 at 14:00 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
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[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/e140f8b71622b069f7ed7f4a0146c1b835661b2d.png"][/img][/p][h2][b]Content[/b][/h2][p][b]The Judgment[/b][/p][list][*][p]Increased the Divine Light curve window while Zealous to 0.8s [i](was 0.6s)[/i][/p][list][*][p][i]Dev note: In hotfix 1 we…

Sep 08, 2026 at 14:30 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 68.4% before / 70.9% after Samples: 4856 before, 333 after

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/e82c972d43faf1ea47f96b6802c3c95a56635e03.jpg"][/img][/p][p][i]Celebrate Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin with a limited-edition merch collection inspired by the divine horror of The Judgment.[/i] Ephemeral as the whims of the divine, the Ch…

Sep 04, 2026 at 17:00 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR small update proxy (inferred) External source

A new Dead by Daylight anti-cheat trial is testing Denuvo's protection tool, but Behaviour Interactive makes clear there will be no DRM. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Dead by Daylight is now testing Denuvo, but "will not include" its anti-piracy DRM

Sep 03, 2026 at 10:45 UTC PCGamesN By [email protected] small update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 70.7% before / 66.1% after Samples: 4720 before, 1763 after

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/a9bc5498fa56f20697b8544f986283a28060a9b6.png"][/img][/p][p]Last week, we announced our plans to kick off our Anti-Cheat Trials initiative, and today it's here![/p][p]Starting today, we will be trialing Denuvo's Anti-Cheat solution. [b]Note…

Sep 02, 2026 at 15:00 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR medium update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 71.1% before / 66.1% after Samples: 4643 before, 2019 after

[p][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11814497/a41307f166110da0c26300b89684e9a71f8ef6ae.png"][/img][/p][h2][b]Content[/b][/h2][p][/p][h3][b]Killer Updates[/b][/h3][p][b]The Judgment[/b][/p][list][*][p]Increased the Divine Light curve window while Zealous to 0.6s [i](was 0.3s) Dev note:…

Sep 01, 2026 at 14:30 UTC Community Announcements By Goblin_BHVR large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: 71.5% before / 67.3% after Samples: 4577 before, 2356 after

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Sep 01, 2026 at 09:00 UTC SteamDB By SteamDB small update proxy (inferred) External source

Price History

Lowest Price
$7.99
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$19.99
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: not-listed
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: full

Steam feature declarations

multiplayer online pvp online co op cross platform multiplayer remote play phone remote play tablet remote play tv steam cloud family sharing

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

subtitle options color alternatives custom volume controls stereo sound surround sound
Structured language support (15)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
ThaiYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
KoreanYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoYes
TurkishYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Dead by Daylight EULA
Steam Store app details fresh · checked 2026-09-18 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-08-28 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • 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
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DX11 compatible
  • Additional Notes: With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • 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
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DX11 compatible
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
$19.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Multi-player PvP Online PvP Co-op Online Co-op Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Full controller support Steam Trading Cards Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Steam Input API Support Stereo Sound Subtitle Options Surround Sound Steam Cloud Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Remote Play on TV Family Sharing
Tags
Horror Multiplayer Survival Horror Gore Online Co-Op Co-op Survival Team-Based Third Person Violent +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Japanese*, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

2338.22
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$19.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $7.99 (Feb 2026)

Achievement Difficulty

Global unlock percentages are not exact completion or retention metrics.

Steam source
Achievements measured
311
Hunter score
92.9 / 100
SteamIQHQ inference from rarity and count
Progression analysis
Achievement rarity is available, but milestone order is not defensible.

Rarest achievements

NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_312_30 0.2%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_334_4 0.3%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_334_5 0.3%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_334_8 0.3%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_312_31 0.4%

Difficulty distribution

Ultra rare (<1%)26
Very rare (1–5%)132
Rare (5–20%)101
Uncommon (20–50%)47
Common (50%+)5
Observed Sep 24, 2026 08:24 UTC · fresh

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
311
total achievements
Featured:
The Grand Sacrifice
A bite for the Entity
👍 Recommendations
685.5K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
18
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
18
German classification
📦 DLC Available
39
downloadable content
🆘 Support
⚠️ Content Warning
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. 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.

Detailed Description

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

 


About the Game

Death Is Not an Escape.

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes.

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.

About the Game

Death Is Not an Escape.

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Dead by Daylight still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 8 patches in last 30 days. 46 patches and 46 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Dead by Daylight free to play?
Dead by Daylight costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight is a Action game.
Who developed Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight was developed by Behaviour Interactive Inc. and published by Behaviour Interactive Inc..
What platforms does Dead by Daylight support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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