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Dead by Daylight

Steam

Behaviour Interactive Inc. · Behaviour Interactive Inc.

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Design Risk Score

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23/100

3 concern patterns detected

Monetization11pts
Manipulation12pts
Compulsion0pts

Joy Index

71/100

Good

Community score: 78/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Mindful

Enjoy mindfully

Some mild monetization exists, but the core game offers genuine value. Stay aware of spending triggers.

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Detected Design Patterns

FOMO Pressure

Time-limited content creates fear of missing out, driving compulsive engagement.

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Why this score

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  • FOMO Events+12

    Time-limited content tied to spending pressure.

  • Microtransactions+6

    In-game purchases sells time-savers/convenience, not power.

  • Paid DLC+5

    20 paid add-ons beyond the base game.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 23/100. How scoring works →

Is Dead by Daylight worth it? Design Risk 23/100 · Sifter