The horror genre has been one of the most popular genres, be it movies or video games.
Dead by Daylight is one of the most popular horror video games that has dominated its market for over seven years.
However, as the Texas Chainsaw Massacre releases, it might finally meet its match.
Continue reading the article to learn the differences between Dead by Daylight vs Texas Chainsaw Massacre in detail.
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What Is Dead By Daylight?
Behaviour Interactive developed and released the multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight in 2016.
The action survival game runs on player-versus-player gameplay in which four survivors are up against one killer.
The killer makes sure all the survivors are dead before they escape out of the place.
Eventhough the game looks very simple from afar, the notorious challenges and hurdles make it complex.
In addition, there are 33 playable killers present in Dead by Daylight currently, among which some of them are:
- Michael Myers- Shape
- Anna- Huntress
- Bubba Sawyer- Cannibal
- Herman Carter- Doctor
- Amanda Young- Pig
- Jeffrey Hawk- Clown
- Danny Jhonson- Ghost Face
What Is the Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a recently released horror video game similar to Dead by Daylight.
Released on August 18, 2023, the game is an adaptation of the 1974 horror film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
Additionally, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre also follows a player-versus-player gameplay.
However, it makes a team of four survivors go up against a team of three killers.
The survivors and the killers must work on a team to succeed, and they should work with their team to escape the place.
Similarly, the killers should work with their team to kill the survivors before they try to escape.
As mentioned before, there are five killers in the game, each has their own skills and traits.
1. The Leatherface
The Leatherface appears to be a little sluggish but is a mighty murderer.
Furthermore, he can bust down doors and is hard to sneak around to.
2. The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker is quicker and can follow survivors into vents and gaps between the walls.
In addition, the Hitchhiker is voiced by Edwin Neal the original actor who played the Hitchhiker from the film.
3. The Cook
The Cook is a killer with traits that balance the Leatherface and the Hitchhiker.
Additionally, he can lock the door to keep survivors from escaping the place.
Dead By Daylight Vs. Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Eventhough both these games seem pretty similar at first glance, there are many differences to keep these games apart.
The most noticeable difference between these two games is the location and the environment.
Apart from those physical differences, another most noticeable is that Dead by Daylight uses a 4v1 approach while TCM uses a 4v3 approach.
Moreover, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s three-killer approach has garnered many positive reviews among fans.
In addition, players believe it makes the game much more interesting and takes the pressure off of the killers.
Also, this sense of teamwork makes gaming much more enjoyable.
Another major difference between Dead by Daylight and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is how survivors can escape.
In Dead by Daylight, the survivors can only escape as a group and through one of two big gates on the edges of the map.
But in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, survivors have four different ways to escape.
This difference makes the Texas Chainsaw Massacre much more replayable and interesting.
Here is a table summarizing the major differences between Dead by Daylight and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
| Dead By Daylight | Texas Chain Saw Massacre |
|---|---|
| The game takes place in a sinister place called the Realms. | The game takes place in a fictional town called Newt, Texas as adapted by the 1974 film. |
| The game follows a 4v1 gameplay. | The game follows a 4v3 gameplay. |
| There are 33 playable killers in Dead by Daylight. | There are five killers each with their unique ability in Texas Chain Saw Massacre. |
| There is only one way to escape. | There are four different ways to escape. |
The Bottom Line
Dead by Daylight is one of the most popular horror video games that has dominated the genre for the past seven years.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre inspired by the 1974 film has been released, and many people believe that these games are quite similar.
Eventhough there are similarities between these games the most obvious ones being the genre and the gameplay.
Both games have different game mechanics, one being a 4v1 play and the other being a 4v3 play.
Additionally, fans worldwide were concerned that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre would take over their beloved Dead by Daylight.
But the verdict after seeing the differences, says that both games have different gameplay so they should garner different fanbases.
