Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dead by Daylight (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dead by Daylight on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Manhunt, which both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult.
- Dead by Daylight is tagged Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Online Co-Op, Co-op, Survival, Gore, Team-Based by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Manhunt
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Gore, Violent and Stealth.
You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Manhunt at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 71% positive of 9,522 Price $3.49 GoreViolentStealthHorrorPsychological HorrorBloodMatureSurvival Horror
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Friday the 13th: The Game
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2017).
Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors. This is the game you’ve been waiting for; the chance to kill or be killed on Friday the 13th!
Friday the 13th: The Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio IllFonic Player sentiment 80% positive of 76,840 Price Not listed HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreSurvivalViolentThird PersonStealthPsychological Horror
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DEVOUR
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Online Co-Op and Survival Horror.
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99 HorrorOnline Co-OpSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalFirst-PersonDifficultGore
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Outlast
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2013).
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast at a glance Released 2013 Studio Red Barrels Player sentiment 96% positive of 138,407 Price $14.99 HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorGoreSurvivalStealthDifficult
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Stealth; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorStealthFirst-PersonSurvivalDifficultPsychological HorrorGore
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDifficultSurvivalStrategyPsychological HorrorGore
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Stealth and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 HorrorStealthFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorDifficultSurvivalStrategyPsychological Horror
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorGoreThird PersonSurvivalStealthDifficult
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GTFO
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, Horror and Difficult.
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.
GTFO at a glance Released 2021 Studio 10 Chambers Player sentiment 84% positive of 66,650 Price $39.99 Online Co-OpHorrorDifficultSurvival HorrorStealthTeam-BasedGoreFirst-Person
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In Silence
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Online Co-Op and Survival Horror.
In Silence is a multiplayer horror game. One player takes on the role of the monster who has hypersensitive hearing abilities and is almost completely blind. The other players(2-6) play as survivors, trying to escape or hunting the monster.
In Silence at a glance Released 2021 Studio Ravenhood Games Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,956 Price $3.99 HorrorOnline Co-OpSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalStealthFirst-PersonStrategy
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Dread Hunger
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Horror.
A game of survival and betrayal. Eight Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them. Note: Official server support ends 2024-01-01
Dread Hunger at a glance Released 2022 Studio Dread Hunger Team Player sentiment 60% positive of 46,126 Price Not listed SurvivalOnline Co-OpHorrorTeam-BasedStrategyGoreDifficultFirst-Person
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorOnline Co-OpSurvivalPsychological HorrorStrategyDifficult
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorDifficultFirst-PersonSurvivalStrategy
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Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDifficultPsychological HorrorSurvivalStrategy
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorGoreThird PersonViolentStealthSurvival
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Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 90% positive of 11,334 Price $7.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorDifficultSurvivalStrategy
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorSurvivalDifficultStrategy
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Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free HorrorSurvival HorrorDifficultStrategyFirst-PersonSurvivalPsychological Horror
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Gore and First-Person.
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
Aliens vs. Predator at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,551 Price $1.49 HorrorGoreFirst-PersonStealthSurvivalBloodSurvival HorrorOnline Co-Op
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including First-Person, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 First-PersonHorrorSurvivalStealthSurvival HorrorViolentGorePsychological Horror
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Lucius
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Gore and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99 HorrorGoreThird PersonStealthPsychological HorrorMatureViolentDifficult
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Stealth and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 HorrorStealthPsychological HorrorThird PersonSurvival HorrorStrategy
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Difficult; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free HorrorSurvival HorrorDifficultFirst-PersonStrategyPsychological Horror
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Outlast 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.
Outlast 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Red Barrels Player sentiment 91% positive of 64,380 Price $4.99 HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonGoreViolentMatureSurvival
Common questions
What game is most like Dead by Daylight?
Manhunt, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Dead by Daylight" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Dead by Daylight. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.