Dead by Daylight
2016 · Behaviour Interactive
Has it aged?Why ↓
Dead by Daylight is online multiplayer horror in The Fog: you play a survivor cooperating against a supernatural killer, or the hunter sacrificing survivors to the Entity. The compelling part isn't recognising the monster from a film; it's knowing another player is deciding whom to hunt.
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
The verdict
Play it for horror built around an opposing human, not just a parade of familiar villains. Choosing between surviving together and hunting other players gives that premise teeth. Its ageing visuals are the weaker draw: the visual overhaul announced in 2026 is a promise, not a reason to overlook them. Cross-platform play and a record Steam player count in 2026 make this an unusually well-supported older multiplayer game.
Play it if
You want to cooperate with other survivors while a human opponent hunts you, or you'd rather be the monster and choose your victims. Recognising Jason Voorhees is a bonus; wanting to play against people is the important part.
Skip it if
Anyone who wants horror without competitive multiplayer. If another person trying to beat you breaks the atmosphere rather than intensifying it, neither surviving nor playing the killer solves that problem.
Common questions
- Can survivors and killers play together across platforms?
- Yes. Dead by Daylight supports cross-platform play across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
- Is Jason Voorhees playable, or was he only a beta test?
- Jason joined the game as a playable killer in June 2026, following his May–June 2026 beta test.
- Can I make my own maps or modes for The Fog?
- Official support for user-made maps and modes was announced in 2026 for a planned 2027 release.
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Peak: 71k in Jun 2026.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗As well liked as at launch.
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.