Dead by Daylight similar games & best alternatives

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Dead by Daylight

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Addictive and engaging gameplay loop
  • Strong horror atmosphere and theme
  • Diverse characters and customization
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Fun cooperative play with friends

Things to keep in mind

  • Toxic community and player behavior
  • Matchmaking and balance issues
  • Bugs and exploits affecting gameplay
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Grind-heavy progression and paywalls

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • White Noise 2

  • Unfortunate Spacemen

  • Get Stuffed!

  • Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

  • DARK SOULS™ III

  • Marathon

Less dominating

Games that feels like Dead by Daylight but with less domination over others

  • Abyssus

  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

  • Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

  • Remnant: From the Ashes

  • Malum

  • It Takes Two Friend's Pass

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
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  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Dead by Daylight. These titles are not in What to play next.

Dead by Daylight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026