Dead by Daylight vs Destiny 2
Dead by Daylight and Destiny 2 both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Dead by Daylight (2016) is 3 years older than Destiny 2 (2019). Dead by Daylight scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Destiny 2 (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dead by Daylight |  Destiny 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (253,618 reviews) | 77.8% positive (377,366 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Behaviour Interactive Inc. | Bungie |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dead by Daylight (2016) is 3 years older than Destiny 2 (2019).
- Dead by Daylight scores higher on Steam reviews (79.6% positive) than Destiny 2 (77.8% positive).
- Destiny 2 is free; Dead by Daylight is paid (7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Dead by Daylight is Deck Verified, Destiny 2 is Deck Unsupported.
Dead by Daylight vs Destiny 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Dead by Daylight or Destiny 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Dead by Daylight sits at 79.6% positive (253,618 reviews), Destiny 2 at 77.8% (377,366). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Dead by Daylight or Destiny 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Dead by Daylight (2016) came out before Destiny 2 (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Dead by Daylight and Destiny 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Dead by Daylight and Destiny 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dead by Daylight ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Destiny 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Destiny 2 free?
- Yes — Destiny 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. Dead by Daylight is paid (7.99 USD).