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2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch

An asymmetrical horror multiplayer game where four survivors repair generators to escape while another player hunts them as the killer. It thrives on tense chases, perk builds and a roster of licensed horror icons.

What defines Dead by Daylight:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Tactical depth
  • Challenging difficulty

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Halloween: The Game

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  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Co-op or multiplayer
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Hunt: Showdown 1896

Dark, serious atmosphere

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Deceit

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For Honor

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The Outlast Trials

Dark, serious atmosphere

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The Midnight Walkers

Dark, serious atmosphere

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Back 4 Blood

Co-op or multiplayer

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Arena Breakout: Infinite

Tactical depth

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Friday the 13th: The Game

Gameplay comes before story

An asymmetric multiplayer horror game where seven camp counselors try to escape while one player hunts them down as Jason Voorhees. It thrives on tension, teamwork and the classic slasher atmosphere of the film series.

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