PlatformPCRegionNot confirmedVersionNot confirmed
The quick answer

The table below records the Windows requirements listed for Dead by Daylight on Steam when checked. A minimum specification is a storefront requirement, not a tested FPS target or a guarantee of performance on a particular device.[1]

Official store screenshot for Dead by Daylight, image 3
Official store screenshot for Dead by Daylight, image 3. Promotional imagery for visual context.© Behaviour Interactive Inc. Official source ↗
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  1. Steam-listed Windows requirements
  2. Understand the distinction
  3. Suggested checklist
  4. Limits and next steps

Steam-listed Windows requirements

CompareMinimum listedRecommended listed
Operating systemWindows 10 64-bit Operating System[1]Windows 10 64-bit Operating System[1]
ProcessorIntel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120[1]Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher[1]
Memory8 GB RAM[1]8 GB RAM[1]
GraphicsDX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB[1]DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM[1]
DirectXVersion 11[1]Version 11[1]
Available storage50 GB available space[1]50 GB available space[1]
Additional requirementsWith these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.[1]Not confirmed

Understand the distinction

Compare the exact CPU and GPU models as well as memory and storage. Our preparation advice is to keep the game edition, operating system and driver details with any comparison; a matching brand name alone does not establish equivalent hardware.[1]

Suggested checklist

  1. Compare the table with the exact CPU, GPU, RAM and Windows version in your system information.[1]
  2. Check free storage and any explicit SSD or additional requirement before installing.[1]
  3. For unresolved launch problems, use the publisher’s support route and include the edition and hardware details.[1]

Limits and next steps

This is a source-linked Windows reference, not a benchmark. Store requirements can change, and macOS, Linux and console specifications are outside this table.[1]

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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Dead by Daylight — official Steam listing Behaviour Interactive Inc. / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.

    Original language: en

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