Can My PC Run 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 K

Dead by Daylight PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
GPU: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 50 GB
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
GPU: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 50 GB
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Publisher: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Released: 14 June 2016

About Dead by Daylight

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What PC do I need for Dead by Daylight?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 50 GB
Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run Dead by Daylight?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the DX11 Compatible GeF named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.