
โ Nearly identical: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus.
โ Missing: melee combat.

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Within the โOnlineโ category, the closest game to Dead by Daylight is Devour โ scoring 53/100 on our similarity scale. Resident Evil 6 and R.E.P.O. follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dead by Daylight. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes โ from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective โ so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

โ Nearly identical: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus.
โ Missing: melee combat.

โ If you enjoyed Dead by Daylight, expect horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere
โ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping PvP competition

โ Shared with Dead by Daylight: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere
โ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus