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Dead by Daylight
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Horror

Dead by Daylight

4 survivors vs 1 killer. Someone will DC immediately.

PEGI 18
Players
1–5 players
Session
~40 min
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch
Mood
horror, competitive
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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–5 players? Dead by Daylight lands a horror / competitive mood and plays in flexible sessions you can pick up and drop anytime on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch. It's tagged Horror, Asymmetric, in the same lane as It Has My Face, Elden Ring, Rocket League. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Dead by Daylight against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Dead by Daylight — game-night FAQ

How many players is Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight supports 1 to 5 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Dead by Daylight on?

Dead by Daylight is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch.

Is Dead by Daylight free to play?

No — Dead by Daylight is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight is flexible — play a quick round or a long session, whatever your group has time for.

Is Dead by Daylight good for game night?

Dead by Daylight suits a horror / competitive mood for 1–5 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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