Dead by Daylight Steam Charts (stats) and Live Player Count
There are currently 46063 players in-game playing. Dead by Daylight data is pulled directly from SteamPowered.com’s API and refreshed in real time.

Dead by Daylight Steam Charts (Graph)


Dead by Daylight Player Count by Month
| Month ⬍ | Peak Players ⬍ | Average Players ⬍ | avg. Gain/loss %⬍ | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 Days | 90,133 | 52,204 | +2% | 
| October 2025 | 75,792 | 51,328 | +6.9% | 
| September 2025 | 79,385 | 48,001 | -19.9% | 
| August 2025 | 104,888 | 59,963 | -5.9% | 
| July 2025 | 97,435 | 63,740 | +12.6% | 
| June 2025 | 120,717 | 56,632 | +34.3% | 
| May 2025 | 82,823 | 42,164 | +0.9% | 
| April 2025 | 71,375 | 41,771 | +65.6% | 
| March 2025 | 50,802 | 25,231 | -47.7% | 
| February 2025 | 66,219 | 48,232 | +90.7% | 
| January 2025 | 44,111 | 25,296 | -5.2% | 
| December 2024 | 46,522 | 26,678 | -31.7% | 
| November 2024 | 68,157 | 39,085 | -2.9% | 
| October 2024 | 70,208 | 40,261 | +17.7% | 
| September 2024 | 59,668 | 34,217 | -4.9% | 
| August 2024 | 62,754 | 35,986 | -37.2% | 
| July 2024 | 99,859 | 57,264 | +19.2% | 
| June 2024 | 83,741 | 48,021 | +33.7% | 
| May 2024 | 62,610 | 35,904 | +10.5% | 
| April 2024 | 56,673 | 32,499 | -20.7% | 
| March 2024 | 71,444 | 40,970 | +46.4% | 
| February 2024 | 48,792 | 27,980 | +15.1% | 
| January 2024 | 42,401 | 24,315 | -15.9% | 
| December 2023 | 50,431 | 28,920 | -12.9% | 
| November 2023 | 57,906 | 33,206 | -4.7% | 
| October 2023 | 60,779 | 34,854 | +22.5% | 
| September 2023 | 49,617 | 28,453 | -12.1% | 
| August 2023 | 56,455 | 32,374 | -15.5% | 
| July 2023 | 66,799 | 38,306 | -23.9% | 
| June 2023 | 87,747 | 50,319 | +85.3% | 
| May 2023 | 47,348 | 27,152 | +2.5% | 
| April 2023 | 46,191 | 26,488 | -17.2% | 
| March 2023 | 55,808 | 32,003 | +15% | 
| February 2023 | 48,520 | 27,824 | -6% | 
| January 2023 | 51,637 | 29,611 | +11.1% | 
| December 2022 | 46,470 | 26,648 | -15.9% | 
| November 2022 | 55,272 | 31,696 | -18.2% | 
| October 2022 | 67,565 | 38,745 | +2.2% | 
| September 2022 | 66,113 | 37,913 | -5.7% | 
| August 2022 | 70,127 | 40,215 | +2.9% | 
| July 2022 | 68,130 | 39,069 | -29.3% | 
| June 2022 | 96,390 | 55,275 | +89.7% | 
| May 2022 | 50,818 | 29,142 | +6% | 
| April 2022 | 47,960 | 27,503 | -10.8% | 
| March 2022 | 53,766 | 30,832 | +2.4% | 
| February 2022 | 52,508 | 30,111 | -15.4% | 
| January 2022 | 62,074 | 35,596 | -16.1% | 
| December 2021 | 73,945 | 42,404 | -3.9% | 
| November 2021 | 76,930 | 44,116 | -23.4% | 
| October 2021 | 100,416 | 57,584 | +21.3% | 
| September 2021 | 82,776 | 47,468 | +10.1% | 
| August 2021 | 75,217 | 43,133 | -22% | 
| July 2021 | 96,393 | 55,277 | -8.2% | 
| June 2021 | 105,052 | 60,242 | +21.5% | 
| May 2021 | 86,430 | 49,563 | +56.9% | 
| April 2021 | 55,071 | 31,581 | -2.2% | 
| March 2021 | 56,338 | 32,307 | +7.7% | 
| February 2021 | 52,322 | 30,004 | -2.4% | 
| January 2021 | 53,583 | 30,727 | -1.7% | 
| December 2020 | 54,526 | 31,268 | -27.4% | 
| November 2020 | 75,075 | 43,052 | -2.9% | 
| October 2020 | 77,347 | 44,355 | +1.4% | 
| September 2020 | 76,258 | 43,730 | +29.4% | 
| August 2020 | 58,910 | 33,782 | -11.3% | 
| July 2020 | 66,429 | 38,094 | -14.1% | 
| June 2020 | 77,341 | 44,351 | +33.8% | 
| May 2020 | 57,799 | 33,145 | -1.2% | 
| April 2020 | 58,477 | 33,534 | +14.3% | 
| March 2020 | 51,146 | 29,330 | +31.3% | 
| February 2020 | 38,942 | 22,331 | -12.7% | 
| January 2020 | 44,620 | 25,587 | +16.9% | 
| December 2019 | 38,177 | 21,893 | -27.7% | 
| November 2019 | 52,818 | 30,289 | +13.8% | 
| October 2019 | 46,399 | 26,608 | -5.9% | 
| September 2019 | 49,308 | 28,276 | +68.4% | 
| August 2019 | 29,281 | 16,791 | +2.4% | 
| July 2019 | 28,581 | 16,390 | -29.9% | 
| June 2019 | 40,782 | 23,387 | -45.7% | 
| May 2019 | 75,044 | 43,034 | +120.5% | 
| April 2019 | 34,038 | 19,519 | +27.6% | 
| March 2019 | 26,669 | 15,293 | -28.5% | 
| February 2019 | 37,289 | 21,383 | -10% | 
| January 2019 | 41,441 | 23,764 | +7.5% | 
| December 2018 | 38,560 | 22,112 | -5.7% | 
| November 2018 | 40,901 | 23,455 | -19.9% | 
| October 2018 | 51,065 | 29,283 | -18.6% | 
| September 2018 | 62,756 | 35,988 | +72.5% | 
| August 2018 | 36,374 | 20,859 | -22.4% | 
| July 2018 | 46,865 | 26,875 | +28.7% | 
| June 2018 | 36,423 | 20,887 | 0% | 
| May 2018 | 36,414 | 20,882 | +62.3% | 
| April 2018 | 22,439 | 12,868 | -5.3% | 
| March 2018 | 23,707 | 13,595 | -29% | 
| February 2018 | 33,397 | 19,152 | +0.7% | 
| January 2018 | 33,164 | 19,018 | +23.5% | 
| December 2017 | 26,850 | 15,397 | -13.5% | 
| November 2017 | 31,039 | 17,799 | -14.6% | 
| October 2017 | 36,343 | 20,841 | -6.1% | 
| September 2017 | 38,698 | 22,191 | +42.5% | 
| August 2017 | 27,166 | 15,578 | +14.1% | 
| July 2017 | 23,814 | 13,656 | +6.5% | 
| June 2017 | 22,352 | 12,818 | +11.4% | 
| May 2017 | 20,067 | 11,507 | +17.2% | 
| April 2017 | 17,124 | 9,820 | -14.7% | 
| March 2017 | 20,082 | 11,516 | -14.3% | 
| February 2017 | 23,442 | 13,443 | -26.7% | 
| January 2017 | 31,992 | 18,346 | -25.4% | 
| December 2016 | 42,895 | 24,598 | +44% | 
| November 2016 | 29,783 | 17,079 | +2.2% | 
| October 2016 | 29,147 | 16,714 | +20.8% | 
| September 2016 | 24,120 | 13,832 | -42.9% | 
| August 2016 | 42,268 | 24,239 | +78% | 
| July 2016 | 23,743 | 13,615 | +31.8% | 
| June 2016 | 18,011 | 10,328 | - | 
Dead by Daylight Review Trend Analysis




Dead by Daylight stands as one of the most captivating asymmetrical multiplayer horror games in the gaming industry, where four survivors must escape from a relentless killer in terrifying environments. This live player count phenomenon has captured millions of gamers worldwide through its unique blend of strategy, horror, and cooperative gameplay. The game's player base continues to thrive thanks to regular content updates, new killers, survivors, and maps that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Understanding the current player count helps gamers determine the best times to queue for matches and provides insight into the game's ongoing popularity within the horror gaming community.
Dead by Daylight has expanded across multiple gaming platforms to reach its diverse player base:
- Steam (PC)
 - Epic Games Store (PC)
 - PlayStation 4
 - PlayStation 5
 - Xbox One
 - Xbox Series X/S
 - Nintendo Switch
 - Mobile (iOS and Android)
 - Stadia (discontinued)
 
Each platform contributes to the overall concurrent players experiencing the game simultaneously, though steam player count data remains the most accessible and frequently monitored metric for tracking online activity. Cross-platform play enables players from different systems to join matches together, significantly boosting the total active player numbers and reducing queue times across all supported platforms.
The player count graph for Dead by Daylight reveals fascinating trends that reflect the game's evolution since its initial release. Early adoption periods showed steady growth as word-of-mouth marketing and streaming content helped establish a dedicated community of horror enthusiasts. Major content releases, including licensed chapters featuring iconic horror characters like Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Pyramid Head, consistently generated significant spikes in daily players and monthly players activity. Seasonal events and limited-time game modes have historically driven temporary increases in the population, with Halloween events typically producing some of the highest peak player count figures throughout each year. The introduction of cross-platform functionality marked a pivotal moment, substantially expanding the accessible player base and improving matchmaking efficiency. Recent years have demonstrated remarkable resilience in maintaining consistent concurrent players levels, even during competitive releases in the horror gaming genre. Anniversary celebrations and major gameplay overhauls tend to bring back veteran players while attracting newcomers, creating notable upticks in live player count metrics that often sustain for several weeks following major announcements.
Multiple factors contribute to fluctuations in Dead by Daylight's online player engagement and statistics. Content releases serve as primary drivers, with new killers, survivors, and maps generating substantial increases in active player participation as the community explores fresh gameplay mechanics and strategies. Seasonal events create temporary but significant boosts to current player count figures, particularly during Halloween when the horror theme resonates most strongly with both existing fans and curious newcomers. Popularity on streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube directly correlates with player influx, as viewers become inspired to experience the thrills firsthand after watching their favorite content creators. Balance updates and gameplay modifications can either positively or negatively impact concurrent players, depending on community reception of changes to beloved characters or core mechanics. Cross-platform integration has fundamentally improved the online experience by expanding the matchmaking pool, reducing wait times, and enabling friends across different systems to play together. Time zones and regional preferences significantly affect numbers throughout different hours, with peak player count typically occurring during evening hours in major gaming markets. Competitive events, tournaments, and community challenges organized by developers create focused periods of heightened engagement that boost daily players participation rates. Free weekend promotions and sales events introduce new players to the game, often resulting in sustained increases to the overall player base as newcomers decide to purchase the full experience. Social media buzz, influencer endorsements, and viral moments within the gaming community can generate unexpected surges in live player count that demonstrate the power of organic marketing in the digital age.
Live-player-count.com provides comprehensive player count tracking for Dead by Daylight using official Steam API integration to deliver accurate, real-time stats that gamers can rely on for making informed decisions about their gaming sessions. Our tracker system updates hourly to ensure you always have access to the most current numbers reflecting the game's online activity levels. The interactive player count graph allows users to examine historical data spanning 48 hours, one week, one month, three months, six months, one year, or the entire lifespan of the game, providing valuable insights into long-term trends and patterns. Beyond basic concurrent players information, our platform pulls detailed game data including positive and negative review counts, system requirements, genre classifications, and current pricing information directly through Steam's official channels. This comprehensive approach ensures that visitors receive not only current player count data but also contextual information that helps them understand the broader gaming landscape. Average player calculations help identify optimal gaming windows, while peak player count historical data reveals the game's most active periods. Whether you're checking population levels before starting a gaming session or researching long-term popularity trends, our statistics provide the reliable data you need to enhance your Dead by Daylight experience and connect with the thriving community of horror gaming enthusiasts who keep this asymmetrical multiplayer experience alive and engaging.
How many people play Dead by Daylight?
The number of people playing Dead by Daylight in 2025 can vary depending on the time of day and other factors. Below are the most recent player statistics:
- Current online players: 46,063
 - Average players over the last 30 days: 52,204
 - Peak players in the last 30 days: 90,133
 
How many people are playing Dead by Daylight right now?
At the moment, approximately 46,063 players are online in Dead by Daylight.
This number may vary depending on the time of day and recent in-game events.
Do people still play Dead by Daylight?
Yes — on average, about 52,204 players are online in Dead by Daylight over the past 30 days.
The all-time peak reached 120,717 concurrent players.
What is the average number of players in Dead by Daylight?
Over the past 30 days, Dead by Daylight has had an average of approximately 52,204 concurrent players.
Do you use steam api to get accurate data about online players?
Yes, all player statistics shown on Live Player Count are sourced directly from the official Steam Web API.
This allows us to provide up-to-date and reliable data on concurrent player counts for supported games available on Steam.
What was the number of players in Dead by Daylight in July 2025?
In July 2025, Dead by Daylight had the following player statistics:
- Average number of concurrent players: 52,204
 - Peak number of concurrent players: 90,133
 













