Dead by Daylight on Windows: Install Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready to face the fog in 2025? Imagine outsmarting a ruthless killer or hunting as one in a tense survival showdown. You can download Dead by Daylight on your Windows 10 or 11 PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store for a chilling multiplayer horror experience, now with the ANGUISH Tome update.

Released by Behaviour Interactive on June 14, 2016, it holds a ‘Very Positive’ Steam rating as of March 2025, with the ANGUISH Tome (March 11, 2025) adding twisted challenges, per Steam.

This guide covers installing Dead by Daylight on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave killer in the comments, or contact us for help.

How to Install Dead by Daylight on Windows 11 and 10

To play Dead by Daylight on your Windows PC, download it via Steam or Epic Games Store. Follow the steps below:

1. Method 1: Steam
   1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
   2. Click Add to Cart ($19.99 or on sale as of March 2025).
   3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
   4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
   5. Wait for the download to finish (~25 GB with updates).
   6. Launch the game from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
2. Method 2: Epic Games Store
   1. Visit the Epic Games Store page: Epic Games Store.
   2. Click Get ($19.99 or discounted as of March 2025).
   3. Sign into your Epic account (or create one).
   4. Complete the process and click Install in your Epic Library.
   5. Wait for the download to finish (~25 GB).
   6. Launch it from your Library or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Start as a survivor with a flashlight; it’s clutch for blinding killers.

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What is Dead by Daylight About?

Dead by Daylight, launched in 2016 by Behaviour Interactive, is an asymmetric horror game for Windows 10 and 11, pitting one killer against four survivors.

Core Gameplay: Survive or hunt in eerie maps, fixing generators to escape or sacrificing survivors to the Entity with unique killer powers.

Key Features

• 30+ killers
• 40+ survivors
• Cross-play co-op
• Horror crossovers
• Perk builds

Why Play Dead by Daylight on Windows?

It’s thrilling. Windows 10 and 11 bring sharp visuals, mod potential, and tense matches in 2025.

Tips for PC Beginners in Dead by Daylight

New to Dead by Daylight on PC? Here are five tips to win:

1. Set Keys: Map ‘crouch’ to C in Options > Controls for stealth.
2. Boost FPS: Lower shadows to Medium in Graphics, keeps it fluid.
3. Start Easy: Pick a survivor first, learn the basics.
4. Mix Perks: Pair Self-Care with Sprint Burst (perks), aids escapes.
5. Use Tools: Grab a flashlight early (chest), stuns killers.

Dead by Daylight Gameplay Screenshots

Dead by Daylight Beginners Guide Video

Watch the beginners guide of Dead by Daylight to get you started, this is great if you are playing as a survivor:

Dead by Daylight PC Requirements for Windows

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 25 GB free
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 6850
• DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 25 GB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
• DirectX: Version 11

Dead by Daylight on Windows FAQ

• Is it free? No, it’s $19.99 (base game, often on sale).
• Can I play offline? No, it’s online-only.
• Does it run on Windows 11? Yes, fully optimized.
• What’s the download size? ~25 GB with updates.

Support and Community

• Steam Community Support
• r/deadbydaylight Community

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