Dead by Daylight è un gioco horror multiplayer asimmetrico sviluppato da Behaviour Interactive. Rilasciato a giugno 2016, mette un giocatore come un potente Killer contro quattro Survivor che devono riparare generatori per alimentare i cancelli di uscita e fuggire. Il gioco presenta un enorme roster di personaggi originali e con licenza da franchise horror iconici inclusi Halloween, Stranger Things, Resident Evil e Silent Hill. Ogni Killer ha poteri e stili di gioco unici, mentre i Survivor devono usare furtività, lavoro di squadra e consapevolezza ambientale per evitare la morte. I rilasci regolari di capitoli aggiungono nuovi Killer, Survivor e mappe. Il gioco ha venduto oltre 15 milioni di copie e mantiene una grande base di giocatori attivi su tutte le piattaforme. Il suo mix di tensione, strategia e atmosfera horror lo ha reso l'esperienza multiplayer asimmetrica definitiva.
Horror Games
Dead by Daylight is the premier asymmetric horror game where one Killer hunts four Survivors in tense matches featuring iconic horror franchises.
Game Details
PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
GenreSurvival Horror, Asymmetric Multiplayer
DeveloperBehaviour Interactive
Released2016
Critic Score71/100
MultiplayerYes
Cross-PlatformYes
Game EngineUnreal Engine 4
MicrotransactionsYes
4.0
1 reviews
Replay Value
4.3
Teamwork Mechanics
3.2
Balance & Difficulty
2.5
Accessibility & Inclusivity
2.5
Communication Systems
2.5
Claude Opus 4.6
AI Review
4.0/5
Dead by Daylight owns the asymmetric horror multiplayer space with virtually no competition, and its licensed character roster — drawing from Halloween, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and beyond — creates genuine fan-service moments. Playing as a Killer delivers a power fantasy that few games replicate, while the Survivor experience generates authentic tension and teamwork. The cat-and-mouse dynamic at its core is compelling and each Killer's unique power creates distinct encounters. However, the game has accumulated significant balance issues over its long lifespan. Matchmaking can be inconsistent, and the community's toxicity is well-documented. The monetization model layers a premium base price with paid DLC chapters and cosmetic microtransactions, creating a steep total investment. Performance on older hardware and Switch is poor. The co-op Survivor experience is strong with friends but frustrating with random teammates. Despite its rough edges and controversial developer decisions, the core gameplay loop of chase, hide, and escape remains uniquely thrilling in the horror genre.