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Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

AppID: 381210
Jun 14, 2016

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

29.0M

Total Reviews

827.3K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$208,585,467

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$578,846,332
Regional Pricing (15%)-$86,826,950
Discounts (25%)-$123,004,846
Est. Refunds (5%)-$18,450,727
Steam Fee (30%)-$105,169,143
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$36,809,200
Net Revenue (Est.)$208,585,467

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Dead by Daylight generated?

Since its release, Dead by Daylight is estimated to have generated approximately $578,846,332 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $208,585,467.

How many copies has Dead by Daylight sold?

We estimate Dead by Daylight has sold approximately 29.0M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $578,846,332 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Dead by Daylight use?

Dead by Daylight was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Dead by Daylight?

The estimated development cost for Dead by Daylight was around $5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Dead by Daylight?

The development team size for Dead by Daylight varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 30 developers - 2016 (Launch)
  • Over 500 employees (including developers) - 2021
  • Over 1,300 employees (including developers) - 2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Mostly Positive
79% Positive 21% Negative

Positive

654.1K

Negative

173.2K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Genres

Production Cost

Dead by Daylight (2016)

$5 million

Dead by Daylight Ongoing Development (2016-2024)

$50+ million

Team Size

2016 (Launch)

Approximately 30 developers

2021

Over 500 employees (including developers)

2023

Over 1,300 employees (including developers)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 827.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 29.0M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $578,846,332

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$86,826,950
Discounts (25%) -$123,004,846
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$18,450,727
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$105,169,143
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$36,809,200
Net Revenue $208,585,467

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 654.1K (79%)
Negative Reviews 173.2K (21%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 827.3K
Review Score Mostly Positive
Positive Ratio 79%

Game Details

Full Name

Dead by Daylight

Steam App ID

381210

Type

Game

Developers

Behaviour Interactive Inc.

Publishers

Behaviour Interactive Inc.

Release Date

Jun 14, 2016

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Dead by Daylight (2016)

$5 million

Dead by Daylight Ongoing Development (2016-2024)

$50+ million

Team Size

2016 (Launch)

Approximately 30 developers

2021

Over 500 employees (including developers)

2023

Over 1,300 employees (including developers)