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Is Dead by Daylight safe for children?

Mature Action Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Dead by Daylight Parent Guide Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror game with strong violence, gore, and intense scares that make it unsuitable for children. The online multiplayer environment exposes players to strangers, and mature language appears throughout. The game's survival-horror gameplay is designed for adult players seeking a challenging, frightening experience.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Strong
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Action
Released
2016
ESRB Rating
Mature
Available on
Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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