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Dead by Daylight
Asymmetric horror game centered on killer-versus-survivor match flow and long-tail live updates.
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Optimization read
This title looks unusually efficient for its visual target, with healthy scaling and stable frame delivery.
ScalingMixed
StabilityMixed
AccessibilityStrong
- Resolution jumps cost performance quickly, so GPU headroom matters more.
- Average FPS can look fine while frame pacing still needs attention.
- The game becomes comfortably playable without jumping straight to halo-tier GPUs.
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Steam App ID 381210
Tracked versions: 9.5.2, 9.5.1
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