Dead by Daylight review

Dead by Daylight is the horror pick for friend groups. The US PlayStation Store page describes four Survivors trying to escape one Killer, with each character carrying its own progression system, and lists up to 5 online players with PS Plus and online play required. The base edition includes 7 Killers, among them The Trapper and The Nurse, and 9 Survivors. It costs $29.99 for PS4 and PS5 versions in one purchase, and it is in the PS Plus Extra catalog. Larger bundles such as the 10th Anniversary Edition at $49.99 add characters. The format works well for four friends who team up as Survivors against a Killer. It ranks last because matches are small, both PS Plus and a connection are required, and the mature rating rules it out for younger players.

Who it is for

friends who like horror and hide-and-seek tension

Price

$29.99 for Dead by Daylight (PS4 and PS5) on the US PlayStation Store; included in PS Plus Extra.

Dead by Daylight PS4® & PS5® PS4 PS5 Included Discounted from original price of $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Four Survivors against one Killer
• Up to 5 online players with PS Plus
• Base edition includes 7 Killers and 9 Survivors
• One purchase includes PS4 and PS5 versions
• Included in the PS Plus Extra game catalog

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Four friends can team up as Survivors
• Strength: One purchase covers PS4 and PS5
• Strength: Included with PS Plus Extra
• Weakness: Online play needs PS Plus and an online connection
• Weakness: Only 5 players per match
• Weakness: Rated for blood and gore, intense violence and strong language

Key facts

• Store publisher: Starbreeze Publishing AB
• Format: 4 Survivors vs 1 Killer
• Online players: Up to 5 with PS Plus
• Base roster: 7 Killers, 9 Survivors
• US price: $29.99 PS4 and PS5
• PS Plus Extra: Included

Where it ranks

Dead by Daylight is No. 10 in our Best Multiplayer PS4 Games verdict.