Looking for games similar to Dead by Daylight, or alternatives to the iconic 4v1 multiplayer horror game? You are lucky.
If you’re looking for a new game to play and you enjoy the multiplayer 4v1 genre, you might think these alternatives to Dead by Daylight are a breath of fresh air.
Here are the top 7 best games similar to Dead by Daylight that you can play right now.
Evil Dead: the game
In Evil Dead: The Game, four survivors face off against one Kandarian Demon in this 4v1 multiplayer game based heavily on the Evil Game franchise.
Fans of Evil Dead can play as all their favorite characters, from Ash Williams to Kelly Maxwell to Pablo Simon Bolivar.
There are also numerous demons for players to choose from, creating great variety for both sides in every match.
The game even equips survivors with weapons (25 to choose from!) and special abilities to fight back, allowing for fast-paced, action-packed 4v1 gameplay.
Evil Dead: The Game is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows.
Identity V
Like Dead by Daylight, Identity V is an asymmetrical 4v1 survival horror game. Also, like Dead by Daylight, the goal of the surviving characters is to open the Exit Gates. While the survivors of Dead by Daylight repair generators to power these doorways to escape, Identity V’s detective must solve puzzles.
The fighter can use both traps and various weapons to take down the survivors, creating the potential for extremely tense and gruesome matches.
Along with its interesting and fun gameplay, Identity V stands out for its art style; the characters could be straight out of Coraline, an absolutely horrifying and disturbing look.
Identity V is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
prop night
Propnight is a 4v1 multiplayer horror game with a twist; it is a prop hunt and survivors can disguise themselves as the objects around them to hide from the killer. Survivors must repair prop machines to escape before the killer finds them and takes them all out.
In some ways it’s Dead by Daylight with a strong focus on the hide and seek elements. Like Dead by Daylight, each killer has a different power that allows them to attack or find survivors in a special way, and survivors can stun killers in certain locations.
Propnight is available for Microsoft Windows.
Secret Neighbor
Perhaps more than any other entry on this list, Secret Neighbor appeals to all ages with its cartoonish art style and nonviolent gameplay.
In Secret Neighbor, you sneak into a house with your friends to rescue your friend from a basement, with one of you disguised as the creepy neighbor.
You can effectively rescue your friend from the basement by sneaking around when you’re a kid, or disguising yourself as the neighbor and setting traps to throw the kids away. This game may have some elements of childish horror, but above all it is a fun party game.
Secret Neighbor is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Google Stadia.
Friday the 13th: The Game
If you’ve ever wished Dead by Daylight had Jason Voorhees on its roster, Friday the 13th is the answer to your wish. The only assassin in this game is Jason – a playable character – who is out to kill 7 counselors, who are also controlled by players.
Jason has a variety of abilities, allowing the assassin player to surprise, ambush, and attack survivors in terrifying ways. Friday the 13th features tickets from the Friday the 13th movies, perfect for fans of the franchise.
This game also has a bots mode, perfect for those who prefer to play casual and not interested in competition.
Friday the 13th: The Game is available for Microsoft Windows, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Among us
You might not expect Among Us to make a “games like Dead by Daylight list,” but you’d be wrong.
Among Us has a lot of terrifyingly asymmetrical horror elements; how scary is it to be hunted by an impostor in a spaceship with no escape and few ways to know who they are?
Like Dead by Daylight, Among Us requires you to have a good strategy and watch your surroundings to stay alive.
Among Us is available on Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Video Horror Society (VHS)
Video Horror Society, better known as VHS, is a 4v1 multiplayer horror game set in the 1980s. Players can play as a survivor or monster, using weapons and unique powers to defeat opponents.
No two matches feel the same, with the wide range of maps and characters available to play.
This game has a pretty neat and unique aesthetic and definitely has a lot of potential. It’s still in Early Access on Steam, so it’s exciting to see where it goes.
Video Horror Society (VHS) is available to play in Early Access on Steam.
Dead by Daylight may be the most popular 4v1 horror game of all time, but the alternatives are all pretty amazing.
If you’re a fan of Dead by Daylight, you’ll want to check out these other similar games – trying new games in a genre you love is always refreshing, and you’ll be glad you did.
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