Games Like Dead by Daylight - 12 Best Asymmetric & Co-op Horror Picks

Quick Answer: If you want the closest thing to Dead by Daylight’s cat-and-mouse dread, start with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. If you want that same pressure in pure co-op survival, The Outlast Trials is the cleanest swap. If you want the chase-and-hide loop with a goofy horror twist, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is the wild card.

Why These Games #

Dead by Daylight works because it turns one simple idea into a whole mood: one predator, four people trying not to fall apart, and a map full of tiny bad decisions. This list follows that feeling in two directions. One half stays close to the 1v4 hunt-and-escape structure. The other half leans into co-op survival horror, where you and your friends are the ones trying to hold the line.

That split matters. Some players want the same heartbeat-pounding chase. Others just want the stress of surviving together without a real player hunting them. These picks cover the full range: licensed slashers, ghost-hunting runs, harder tactical horror, and even lighter games for when you want the night to end in laughter instead of rage. White Noise 2 and In Silence are especially good if you want the same basic structure without the extra baggage.

Top Picks #

1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre #

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Sumo Nottingham and Gun Interactive’s 2023 take on the slasher formula is the closest modern cousin to Dead by Daylight. It pits three Family members against four Victims, drops you into a farm full of locks, keys, and noise traps, and makes every second about moving smart instead of moving loud. If you liked the pressure of being hunted, this one lands immediately.

• Similar because: it keeps the asymmetric hunt-and-escape loop, with the same “someone is coming, move now” energy.
• Different because: it’s 3v4, more sound-driven, and less about build-crafting than map knowledge and teamwork.
• Best for: players who want the nearest thing to Dead by Daylight with a classic slasher skin.

2. The Outlast Trials #

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Red Barrels’ 2024 full release turns Outlast into co-op suffering. Set inside Murkoff’s Cold War experiments, it throws one to four players into sick little trials with no weapons and almost no dignity. You hide, sprint, revive each other, and hope the room layout is kinder than the monsters. It’s not PvP, but the panic feels familiar.

• Similar because: it nails the survivor side of Dead by Daylight’s tension, where escaping is the whole game.
• Different because: the threat is AI, not another player, and the structure is pure co-op PvE.
• Best for: players who mainly enjoy being the one who runs and survives.

3. Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game #

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IllFonic knows this lane well, and it shows. Its 2024 adaptation of the cult 1988 movie throws three alien clowns at seven humans in a bigger, messier version of the same chase-and-hide formula. You still get traps, escapes, and team coordination, but the tone is rubbery menace and absurd comedy instead of straight dread.

• Similar because: it keeps the same asymmetric “predator versus escaping group” structure.
• Different because: the tone is sillier, the matches are busier, and the systems are lighter than Dead by Daylight’s perk grind.
• Best for: players who want the same basic tension with a stranger, funnier horror vibe.

4. Deceit 2 #

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World Makers’ 2023 sequel mixes horror with social deduction, and that twist changes everything. A group is trapped in a nightmare, but infected players are hiding in plain sight and can turn into monsters when the time is right. You are not just running from danger. You are also trying to read voices, lies, and bad timing while the whole room starts to turn on itself.

• Similar because: it still revolves around escape, pressure, and being hunted under stress.
• Different because: the killer may be sitting next to you pretending to help.
• Best for: players who want Dead by Daylight tension plus a layer of paranoia and betrayal.

5. White Noise 2 #

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Milkstone Studios’ 2017 indie is one of the cleanest structural matches on the list. Four investigators search dark maps for tapes while one monster stalks them through sound and sight. It is lean, inexpensive, and easy to understand, which is exactly why it still works. You get the same chase rhythm with less noise around it.

• Similar because: it is a very direct 4v1 target-and-escape setup.
• Different because: it is smaller, simpler, and missing the big live-service systems of Dead by Daylight.
• Best for: players who want the formula in a compact indie package.

6. In Silence #

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This one flips the usual horror logic. The monster, Rake, is almost blind and hunts by sound, so your own voice becomes part of the danger. Four players try to finish objectives and get out while every footstep, shout, or panicked gasp can give the squad away. It’s a small game, but the stealth hook gives it a nasty edge.

• Similar because: one monster hunts four players, and survival still depends on hiding and coordination.
• Different because: silence itself is the mechanic, so audio discipline matters more than raw chase skill.
• Best for: players who want a fresh twist on asymmetric horror.

7. Phasmophobia #

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Kinetic Games’ 2020 hit is the co-op ghost-hunting reference point for a reason. Four players walk into haunted spaces with tools like EMF readers, spirit boxes, and cameras, then try to identify what is killing them before the ghost gets serious. The real trick is how well it uses voice recognition. The ghost hears you, which makes every word feel risky.

• Similar because: it is built around co-op panic, divided roles, and getting out alive under pressure.
• Different because: it is investigation-first, not a pure chase game, and there is no human killer.
• Best for: friends who want the classic “we found a ghost and instantly regretted it” night.

8. Demonologist #

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Clock Wizard Games takes the Phasmophobia format and pushes harder on presentation. The 2023 game keeps the four-player ghost-hunting loop, but the visuals are sharper, the story beats are stronger, and the exorcism side of the design feels more theatrical. It still listens to your voice, so saying the wrong thing can make a bad situation worse.

• Similar because: it is another co-op ghost hunt where teamwork and evidence gathering drive the run.
• Different because: it is more cinematic, more aggressive, and a bit more scripted in feel.
• Best for: players who want a flashier, scarier version of ghost-hunting co-op.

9. DEVOUR #

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Straight Back Games’ 2021 horror run is all about escalation. You and up to three friends try to stop a possessed cult leader, Anna, before she drags everyone down with her. The flow is simple: keep moving, finish the ritual, don’t let the demon on your heels catch up, and accept that things will get worse fast. It’s short, mean, and great for a one-night scare.

• Similar because: it keeps the tight co-op survival loop of escaping under heavy pressure.
• Different because: it is mission-based and AI-driven, with no PvP mind games at all.
• Best for: squads that want a fast, brutal horror session without a long commitment.

10. The Casting of Frank Stone #

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Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive brought Dead by Daylight’s world into a narrative horror format in 2024, and that is the hook. Set in Cedar Hills in the 1980s, it plays more like an interactive slasher movie than a multiplayer chase game. You make dialogue picks, survive QTEs, and watch the cast live or die based on your decisions.

• Similar because: it is literally set in the Dead by Daylight universe, so the lore link is the hook.
• Different because: it is single-player storytelling, not a match-based horror sandbox.
• Best for: players who want to stay in the same universe but change pace completely.

11. GTFO #

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10 Chambers made GTFO in 2021 for players who think most co-op horror is too forgiving. Four people crawl through a buried complex called the Complex, scavenging, sneaking, and fighting off swarms of monsters while every mistake snowballs. It is tense in a more tactical way than Dead by Daylight, but the same reliance on teamwork and timing makes it a natural fit here.

• Similar because: it is still about four people surviving under intense pressure together.
• Different because: it is harder, more tactical, and much less forgiving than a typical horror session.
• Best for: fixed teams who like punishing co-op and do not mind getting crushed.

12. Content Warning #

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Landfall’s 2024 game is the funniest thing on this list, and that is exactly why it earns a spot. Four players head into the “Old World” with a camera, try to film scary stuff for SpookTube, then limp back up with a clip, some cash, and probably one friend missing. It still has horror pressure, but the joke is that you are trying to make money from the nightmare.

• Similar because: it uses the same multiplayer panic of being chased and splitting up to survive.
• Different because: the goal is to capture footage and make content, so the mood is much looser.
• Best for: groups that want horror co-op with laughs instead of straight fear.

Comparison Table #

Game	Similar because	Different because	Best for
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre	Same asymmetric hunt-and-escape pressure	3v4, more sound-based, less build grind	Closest slasher-style swap
The Outlast Trials	Captures the survivor panic perfectly	Pure co-op PvE, AI enemies only	Players who want to survive together
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game	Keeps the chase-and-hide loop	Goofier tone, bigger and messier matches	Horror fans who want something lighter
Deceit 2	Still built on hunt, escape, and pressure	Adds hidden traitors and social deduction	Players who like paranoia and betrayal
White Noise 2	Very close 4v1 objective structure	Smaller, simpler indie scope	Fast, cheap asymmetric horror
In Silence	One monster versus four survivors	Sound is the core mechanic	Stealth fans who like audio tension
Phasmophobia	Strong co-op survival horror energy	Investigation-first ghost hunting	Friends who want the ghost-hunt staple
Demonologist	Same team-based ghost-hunt loop	More cinematic and aggressive	Players who want a scarier ghost hunt
DEVOUR	Tight co-op escape pressure	Ritual-based AI horror, no PvP	Short, brutal horror nights
The Casting of Frank Stone	Same universe and horror DNA	Narrative-only, not multiplayer	Fans of DBD lore
GTFO	Heavy teamwork under pressure	Much harder and more tactical	Hard-core squads
Content Warning	Co-op panic and split-second escapes	Horror-comedy with filming as the goal	Friend groups that want laughs

Filters #

• Closest asymmetric hunt (one side chases, one side escapes): The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, White Noise 2, In Silence
• Want social deduction on top: Deceit 2
• Want to play survivors and survive together: The Outlast Trials, DEVOUR, GTFO
• Want to hunt ghosts with friends: Phasmophobia, Demonologist
• Want a lighter, funnier co-op night: Content Warning, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
• Want a story set in the Dead by Daylight universe: The Casting of Frank Stone

FAQ #

Which games are most like Dead by Daylight? #

The closest matches are The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and White Noise 2 if you want the same chase-and-escape shape, and In Silence if you want that same panic with a louder stealth twist. If you also want more social chaos, Deceit 2 adds the extra layer of figuring out who is lying while the hunt is still happening.

Can I still play Friday the 13th: The Game? #

Not officially. It was pulled after the license expired, so you cannot buy it anymore. If you want the closest replacement for that one-person-hunts-many feel, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the cleanest pick. If your real goal is just Jason-style pressure, Dead by Daylight now has that kind of killer energy in a live game, and Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game keeps the same chase rhythm with a stranger tone.

What if I just want co-op, not to be hunted by a real player? #

Then stay on the co-op survival side. The Outlast Trials is the best straight answer if you want to be one of the survivors and never deal with PvP. DEVOUR is shorter and more aggressive, while GTFO is for squads that want a much harder, more tactical night. All three keep the fear, but the enemy is AI, so the stress feels different.

Are these all on Steam? #

Yes, these twelve are available on Steam right now. That is the whole point of the list: it gives you working alternatives instead of dead ends. Games like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Phasmophobia, and Content Warning are all easy to find there, while older licensed asymmetrical games that were delisted, like the old Friday the 13th release, are left out on purpose.