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Dying Light

Dying Light

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperTechland
PublisherTechland
Release DateJan 26, 2015
$24.99
Peak Players45.8K
Metacritic87
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Dying Light is a highly acclaimed open-world zombie survival game celebrated for its fluid parkour movement and satisfying melee combat. While the narrative and character depth receive mixed reviews, the core gameplay loop, rewarding leveling system, and cooperative features offer exceptional longevity and value.

Pros

  • Fluid parkour mechanics provide a unique and exhilarating sense of freedom and movement.95%
  • Satisfying melee combat and a rewarding leveling system that keeps progression feeling meaningful.90%
  • Extensive content and exploration that feels impactful rather than like filler.85%
  • Highly enjoyable cooperative play that significantly enhances the chaotic fun of the game.80%
  • Substantial DLC additions that provide significant extra value and story content.75%

Cons

  • The story and characters are often described as generic, unengaging, or poorly written.70%
  • Frustrating mission designs that temporarily strip players of their inventory multiple times.60%
  • Confusing edition pricing and splash screen advertisements for sequel titles.50%
  • Occasional technical bugs and sharp difficulty spikes that can disrupt the experience.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a splash screen promoting the upcoming title Dying Light: The Beast.
  • Players noted that the Definitive Edition is often required to access all story content even for existing owners.
Confidence: 56%
Based on the 197 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 6, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
6.3K
Peak · last 90 days
9.6K
All-time peak
45.8K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Dec 6, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews494.7K
Positive: 471.1K (95%)Negative: 23.6K (5%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

120h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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