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Dead by Daylight player count chart
No, Dead by Daylight is not dead. 58,118 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 63,940. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2016
Dead by Daylight monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 47,833 | -3.32% | 76,104 |
| October 2026 | 49,478 | +4.23% | 79,988 |
| September 2026 | 47,469 | -23.98% | 75,951 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -18.06% | 99,914 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -28.3% | 121,937 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +96.08% | 170,073 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +11.46% | 86,738 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -7.91% | 77,821 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -9.42% | 84,502 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.19% | 93,286 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +67.15% | 97,368 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -29.67% | 58,252 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -8.16% | 82,829 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +13.6% | 90,193 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -24.33% | 79,394 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +7.59% | 104,918 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -19.22% | 97,521 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +45% | 120,717 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +16.1% | 83,252 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +39.84% | 71,706 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -22.81% | 51,278 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +50.33% | 66,428 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -5.93% | 44,188 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -31.08% | 46,972 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -2.92% | 68,157 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +17.57% | 70,208 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -5.07% | 59,714 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -37.01% | 62,905 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +18.81% | 99,859 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +34.14% | 84,046 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +10.5% | 62,654 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -20.74% | 56,699 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +46.5% | 71,538 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +14.59% | 48,832 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -15.81% | 42,613 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -12.76% | 50,614 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -5.35% | 58,019 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +22.79% | 61,298 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -11.58% | 49,919 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -16.89% | 56,455 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -22.61% | 67,925 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +84.96% | 87,771 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +2.01% | 47,453 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -16.87% | 46,516 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +15.21% | 55,958 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -6.3% | 48,572 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +10.93% | 51,840 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -16.86% | 46,734 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -16.84% | 56,214 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +2.22% | 67,598 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -5.77% | 66,133 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +2.68% | 70,183 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -29.23% | 68,354 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +84.04% | 96,580 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +9.26% | 52,477 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -11.12% | 48,031 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +2.24% | 54,039 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -15.32% | 52,853 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -15.88% | 62,413 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -3.67% | 74,197 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -23.5% | 77,023 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +21.32% | 100,687 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +9.62% | 82,991 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -21.81% | 75,711 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -7.87% | 96,827 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +19.42% | 105,093 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +58.25% | 88,001 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -1.95% | 55,608 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +8.1% | 56,716 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -2.31% | 52,464 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -1.8% | 53,707 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -27.91% | 54,690 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -2.23% | 75,859 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +1.59% | 77,590 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +29.33% | 76,375 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -11.1% | 59,056 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -14.11% | 66,429 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +33.62% | 77,341 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -1.4% | 57,880 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +14.37% | 58,704 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +31.19% | 51,327 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -13.03% | 39,124 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +17.26% | 44,986 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -27.59% | 38,364 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +14.19% | 52,981 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -6.01% | 46,399 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +65.58% | 49,368 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +3.7% | 29,815 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -30.58% | 28,750 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -45.26% | 41,415 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +121.76% | 75,655 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +24.84% | 34,116 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -27.19% | 27,328 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -9.66% | 37,533 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +6.84% | 41,546 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -5.2% | 38,888 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -20.02% | 41,021 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -19.55% | 51,292 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +75.28% | 63,757 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -24.35% | 36,374 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +32.01% | 48,082 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -0.91% | 36,423 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +62.8% | 36,756 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -5.3% | 22,578 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -29.31% | 23,842 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -1.79% | 33,727 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +27.85% | 34,341 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -14.72% | 26,861 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -13.74% | 31,498 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -6.47% | 36,517 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +42.38% | 39,044 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +14.67% | 27,422 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +4.51% | 23,913 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +13.6% | 22,881 |
| May 2017 | n/a | +17.4% | 20,141 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -15.35% | 17,156 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -13.86% | 20,266 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -26.58% | 23,528 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -25.53% | 32,045 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +44.45% | 43,033 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +1.69% | 29,791 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +20.72% | 29,296 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -42.92% | 24,268 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +79.06% | 42,515 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +31.82% | 23,743 |
| June 2016 | n/a | n/a | 18,011 |
How many people are playing Dead by Daylight?
At this moment Dead by Daylight has 58,118 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #24 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 63,940 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 65,680.
Dead by Daylight player count trend
Over the last 30 days Dead by Daylight averaged a daily peak of 65,680 players, up 6% compared with the 30 days before (62,059). Its highest point this month (79,988) is 11% below the same period last year (90,193). In its first month after release (Jun 14, 2016) it peaked at 23,743 players. Today's player count is 34% of its all-time peak of 170,073, set on Jun 25, 2026.
Best time to play Dead by Daylight
Based on the last 14 days, Dead by Daylight is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Dead by Daylight players by hour and weekday
When Dead by Daylight has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Dead by Daylight
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.
- Developer
- Behaviour Interactive Inc.
- Released
- Jun 14, 2016
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 15 languages, 3 with full audio
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Dead by Daylight price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Dead by Daylight is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 60% off (around $8.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $7.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Dead by Daylight price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.32 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £17.19 | $23.01 | +15% |
| Canada | C$ 25.99 | $18.48 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 28.95 | $19.89 | 0% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 30.99 | $17.18 | -14% |
| Brazil | R$69,99 | $12.72 | -36% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 329.99 | $17.64 | -12% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -25% |
| Poland | 81,99 zł | $20.84 | +4% |
| Switzerland | CHF 17.99 | $21.97 | +10% |
| Norway | 179,99 kr | $19.09 | -4% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -25% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -25% |
| South Africa | R 289.99 | $17.53 | -12% |
| India | ₹1,159.00 | $12.34 | -38% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 219 890 | $12.15 | -39% |
| China | ¥93.75 | $14.05 | -30% |
| Japan | ¥2,499 | $15.78 | -21% |
| South Korea | ₩ 21,500 | $15.82 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Dead by Daylight reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Dead by Daylight on Twitch
Twitch category "Dead by Daylight", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Dead by Daylight Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 28 Oct 2026, with a peak of 86,723 viewers and 32,173 on average.
Dead by Daylight streamers right now
Otzdarva3,165
SpookyLoopz1,181
Mulder1,144
TheKller1,140
KnightLight788
Top Dead by Daylight streamers this week
あっさりしょこー3,946
Otzdarva3,460
Skermz3,233
CrystalMolly3,133
CR_VanilLa2,996
Average viewers while live.
Dead by Daylight achievements
Dead by Daylight has 300 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.6% of them; the rarest, Adept Krasue, is held by 0.6% of players.
It wakesRaise a character level to 10.63.1%
ZealousIn a public match, get more than 8K blood points in one scoring category.60.3%
SkillfulBoost any perk to level 3.58.0%
Getting the hang of itRaise your grade for the first time.57.5%
Not half badRaise a character level to 25.50.7%
Survival TreasuresIn a public match, escape while bringing a new item to the campfire.49.1%
Apt SurvivorStart a public match with a full survivor loadout.46.0%
No one left behindIn a public match, rescue someone after at least one gate has opened.42.0%
SortedIn a public match, spend most of the trial injured (more than 50%) and live to tell the story.41.7%
Bloody MillionaireAccumulate a total of 1 million blood points. (blood points can be spent before reaching the total)41.1%
Backdoor EscapeHidden achievement39.3%
IReach prestige Level I with any character.38.5%
Perfect EscapeIn a public match, as a survivor, complete with at least 5000 blood points in each score category.37.9%
Nerves of steelIn public matches, get a total of 500 successful Skill-Checks.37.5%
Agonizing EscapeHidden achievement36.5%
I've got your backIn public matches, save a total of 50 survivors from death.34.4%
The Grand SacrificeIn a public match, get 4 sacrifices in a single match.33.8%
Risk it allIn a public match, as a survivor, use a visceral item or add-on without using a protective ward.32.8%
HandymanIn public matches, repair generators for a total of 100 full repairs.32.3%
Perfect KillingIn a public match, as a killer, complete with at least 5000 blood points in each score category.32.1%
Make Some NoiseIn public matches, scream 50 times.31.6%
IIReach prestige Level II with any character.31.2%
Preemptive StrikeHook a Survivor in a public match before any generators have been fully repaired.31.0%
Apt KillerStart a public match with a full killer loadout.29.7%
ResurgenceHeal other Survivors for 10 health states while at least 3 Survivors are injured, dying or hooked.29.6%
HumanitarianAffect other Survivors with positive status effects 50 times in public matches.29.5%
IIIReach prestige Level III with any character.27.9%
Healthy ObsessionHeal other Survivors marked as the Obsession for a total of 10 health states in public matches.27.5%
VultureIn a public match, escape with an item that another player brought into the match.27.3%
Close ShaveDodge basic attacks or projectiles 100 times in public matches.26.9%
EngineerIn public matches, repair a Generator in the Damage state, 50 Times. One time per generator.26.2%
Blood on your handsHidden achievement25.9%
MedicIn public matches, heal others for a total of 100 health states.25.1%
Working OvertimeIn a single public match, repair generators for at least 300 seconds.25.1%
Escape ArtistIn a public match, successfully escape the hook and escape.24.0%
Honor the BloodlineIn public matches, reveal the Killer's aura for a total of 60 seconds in a single trial.23.7%
III-50Reach prestige Level III-50 with any character.23.1%
Every Last DropDeplete 30 items in public matches.23.0%
Near-Death ExperienceIn public matches, get downed only once and escape the match alive, 25 times.21.9%
Cherish your LifeIn a public match, repair the generator in The Game's Bathroom and live to tell the story.21.8%
Shock TherapyIn a public match, repair the generator on the second floor of the Disturbed Ward and escape.21.5%
Operation: SurvivalIn a public match, repair the generator in the Treatment Theatre’s operation theatre and escape.21.3%
All AboardIn a public match, activate the Foghorn by repairing the generator in the Steamboat and escape.21.2%
Unforgettable GetawayIn a public match, repair the generator in the Chalet and live to tell the tale.21.2%
First to the PunchDown 30 Survivors next to raised pallets in public matches.21.1%
With Scars to ShowGo from healthy to injured during a chase and escape. Do this 50 times in public matches.21.0%
Expert survivorReach survivor online grade Silver I.20.5%
Outrun EvilIn a public match, crawl your way out through the hatch.20.4%
Old West OasisIn a public match, repair the generator in the Saloon and escape.20.4%
LeapfrogIn public matches, jump over a pallet or through a window during a chase, 200 times.20.3%
Escaping the NightmareIn public matches, open the exit gate 35 times as a Survivor.20.2%
Ancestor's RiteIn a public match, repair the generator in the Family Residence and live to tell the tale.20.0%
Cottage OwnerIn a public match, repair the generator in the Mother's Dwelling and live to tell the story.19.9%
Classy ActIn a public match, repair the generator in Midwich School's music room or chem lab and escape.19.9%
Gifts for the FogIn a public match, burn a Visceral offering.19.6%
Item of ObsessionIn a public match, as the killer's obsession, escape as the last survivor without getting hit.19.5%
Under PressureIn public matches, perform 20 great skill checks while injured.19.3%
Campbell's Chapel LegacyIn a public match, repair the generator in the chapel and live to tell the tale.19.2%
Cutting OutIn public matches, while The Killer is carrying you, wiggle out of The Killer's grasp 10 times.19.2%
A bite for the EntityIn public matches, sacrifice a total of 100 survivors.19.1%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 300 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Dead by Daylight DLC
Dead by Daylight has 40 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Dead by Daylight news and patch notes
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- Oct 22, 2026 October Community Stream Recap
- Oct 20, 2026 10.2.2 | Bugfix Patch Patch notes
- Oct 14, 2026 10.2.1 | Bugfix Patch Patch notes
- Oct 6, 2026 10.2.0 | Mid-Chapter
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dead by Daylight FAQ
Is Dead by Daylight dead?
No, Dead by Daylight is not dead. 58,118 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 63,940. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
How many people play Dead by Daylight?
58,118 people are playing Dead by Daylight on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 63,940 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight reached its all-time Steam peak of 170,073 concurrent players on Jun 25, 2026.
Is Dead by Daylight growing or declining?
Dead by Daylight is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 65,680, up 6% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dead by Daylight most active?
Dead by Daylight usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
How much does Dead by Daylight cost?
Dead by Daylight costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Dead by Daylight has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Dead by Daylight on Steam is $7.99 (60% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Dead by Daylight on sale right now?
No, Dead by Daylight is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 60%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 60%.
Where is Dead by Daylight cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Dead by Daylight is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 219 890, about $12.15 or 39% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Dead by Daylight good?
Steam players rate Dead by Daylight Mostly Positive: 78% of 941,064 reviews are positive.
When did Dead by Daylight come out?
Dead by Daylight was released on Steam on Jun 14, 2016.
Who made Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight was developed by Behaviour Interactive Inc..
Is Dead by Daylight still worth playing?
Dead by Daylight has a big, active player base on Steam today (58,118 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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