Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast
Game
Game2015
Dying Light
Developer Techland
Dying Light is a 2015 survival horror video game developed by Techland and originally published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game's story follows undercover agent Kyle Crane who is sent to infiltrate a quarantine zone in a fictional Middle Eastern city called Harran. It features an enemy-infested, open world city with a dynamic day–night cycle, in which zombies are slow and clumsy during daytime… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
691 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
496 positive · 35 negative
95% range 91–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 496 | 35 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 34 | 5 | 101 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
129,446 of 137,215 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 290 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 309 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (473,374 of 497,103 positive).
Players praise the parkour and combat as satisfying and immersive. [1][2][3] The day-night cycle adds tension, with night being especially intense. [2][3][4] Some reviewers criticize forced advertisements and save deletion bugs. [1][5][6]
Liked
Representative posts
- [12]
I was absolutley loving this game, was gonna give it a great reveiw until i realized you are forced to rebuy all other dlcs and bundles just for ONE (the main) DLC campaign, Instead of being able to buy it sepretly like everything else. Very scummy thing to do. These are all i own yet still forces me to rebuy all of them just to accsess dlc - Dying Light - Cuisine & Cargo Dying Light - The Bozak Horde Dying Light - …
- [7]
This might be one of the top 5 games with the best community I've ever seen. A stranger suddenly appeared and joined me on missions, and even gave me a machine gun while I was trying to kill zombies with a water pipe and I'm not kidding. Whoever you are, thank you buddy, you gave me an unforgettable gaming experience.
- [2]
I didn’t expect to get this into Dying Light, but I did. The parkour is what makes it work. Moving across rooftops feels smooth and natural, and once you get used to it you really don’t want to stay on the ground anymore. The first time I went out at night I thought I was prepared. I wasn’t. That moment when you're being chased and barely make it to a safe spot is still one of the best experiences I’ve had in a …
- [3]
I always find myself coming back to Dying Light because the gameplay is just so satisfying. The parkour makes exploring the city feel fast and natural, and turning rooftops into your main path never really gets old. The melee combat has a lot of weight to it too, especially once you start crafting stronger weapons and unlocking new abilities. What really makes the game stand out is the day-and-night cycle. During …
- [1]
great game, fun combat and parkour, BUT i'll warn you about something, if you boot the game and your saves are suddenly gone DO, NOT MAKE A NEW ONE! making a new one will delete all your old saves! just quit the game and reboot it,, your saves will be back, i looked it up before i started a new save thankfully.
Summarised from 34 of the 438 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Dying Light talk about parkour feels smooth and natural; those who didn't talk about forced advertisements for new games at launch. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
According to review aggregator website Metacritic, the PC version of the game received "generally positive reviews" upon release. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions received "mixed or average" reviews. Dan Whitehead from Eurogamer felt that the story, despite being predictable, was serviceable, though he noted that the main campaign was "repetitive". Writing for USgamer, Mike Williams described the hero as "generic", though he praised Roger Craig Smith's performance as Kyle Crane. Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat also criticised the writing and felt that the story does not make sense. Destructoid's Chris Carter lamented that the story was uninspired, and that the characters featured in the…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 691 · most liked first#DyingLightTheBeast director says the game 'really is Dying Light 3' 🧟♂️ • His last playthrough took over 30 hours • Costs $60 • Can use guns and vehicles • Set 13 years after DL1 • Day & night cycle is similar to DL1 "[It's] the best Dying Light game we've ever made" (via PC Gamer)
neutral · AI labelView post →This might be one of the top 5 games with the best community I've ever seen. A stranger suddenly appeared and joined me on missions, and even gave me a machine gun while I was trying to kill zombies with a water pipe and I'm not kidding. Whoever you are, thank you buddy, you gave me an unforgettable gaming experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I reviewed Dying Light: The Beast, and it's a pretty good game. I've been a fairly strong critic of the series despite it fascinating me in its own weird way, and I'm glad I can say they did a solid job on this one, albeit with long-running flaws. Read here: www.thejimquisition.com/post/dying-l...
positive · AI labelView post →Wrapped up a playthrough of Dying Light last night. Damn that game holds up well and it's still so good! Really excited for the new one It was also a lot of fun playing it with @resilover.bsky.social and @osnapitszara.bsky.social Here are a couple of random moments 😆
positive · AI labelView post →great game, fun combat and parkour, BUT i'll warn you about something, if you boot the game and your saves are suddenly gone DO, NOT MAKE A NEW ONE! making a new one will delete all your old saves! just quit the game and reboot it,, your saves will be back, i looked it up before i started a new save thankfully.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow For GAMING 💜Metro 💜Infinity Nikki 💜Final Fantasy 💜Resident Evil 💜Silent Hill 💜Dead By Daylight 💜Mana Games 💜Dead Island 💜Dead Rising 💜Kingdom Hearts 💜Horror 💜Indie Games 💜Suikoden 💜Evil Within 💜Dying Light 💜Tales Game 💜kdrama #promosky #promobluesky
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neutral · AI labelView post →This weekend I took a mental break from troubles and finished Destroy All Humans as well as started Dying Light. Wife and I have been binging the Walking Dead so Dying Light felt like a perfect game to play.
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neutral · AI labelView post →Now available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog 🗡️ Hell is Us 🐴 Umamusume Pretty Derby - Party Dash 🏛️ Two Point Museum ☢️ Metro Exodus 🧟 Dying Light 2 These join the service alongside hits like Helldivers 2, Vampire Survivors, and more. Full details: play.st/4hOBOzh
neutral · AI labelView post →Looking For Mutuals 💜Metro 💜Infinity Nikki 💜Final Fantasy 💜Resident Evil 💜Silent Hill 💜Dead By Daylight 💜Mana Games 💜Dead Island 💜Dead Rising 💜Kingdom Hearts 💜Horror 💜Indie Games 💜Suikoden 💜Evil Within 💜Dying Light 💜Tales Game 💜kdrama #promosky #promobluesky
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neutral · AI labelView post →After playing Dying Light: The Beast, I wasn't sure how this one would hold up. Strangely enough, it's actually better in a lot of key aspects. Where "The Beast" impressed me with its picturesque landscapes and visual splendour, the original's got a far more immersive setting—gritter, apocalyptic and much more memorable. Additionally, the scale of the world is significantly larger by my estimation, and I haven't even touched any of the DLC's yet! Characters are of considerable interest here…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wrote a review for Dying Light: The Beast because I think it's a contender for my favorite game of the year it's the stupidest thing I've played in a long time
positive · AI labelView post →DYING LIGHT: THE BEAST Although I loved the first game, I didn't really get along with Dying Light 2. The smaller scale of this one seems like a positive change- I think the parkour works better with more modest scenarios. Not convinced yet, but I had a good time.
neutral · AI labelView post →Tencent's video game revenue generated outside China is higher than some major video game companies. These figures exclude China revenue for Tencent. PUBG Mobile, Clash Royale, Dying Light & Path of Exile 2 are some of the games that performed well this year. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game gave me some of my favorite co-op memories. The parkour, the nighttime chases, the chaos, and laughing with friends until 3 a.m... I'll never forget those nights.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn’t expect to get this into Dying Light, but I did. The parkour is what makes it work. Moving across rooftops feels smooth and natural, and once you get used to it you really don’t want to stay on the ground anymore. The first time I went out at night I thought I was prepared. I wasn’t. That moment when you're being chased and barely make it to a safe spot is still one of the best experiences I’ve had in a zombie game. Combat isn’t perfect but it has weight, and crafting and exploring…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy Friday 🥳 Dying Light the beast is so fun and I can't wait to play more later 🧟♂️ Some pictures because the game has photo mode 🙂↕️
positive · AI labelView post →Dying Light feels like the kind of game that grabs you by the pulse and doesn’t let go. From the moment you sprint across rooftops, vault over air conditioning units, and drop-kick a zombie into a meat grinder, you know this isn’t just another zombie survival title—The parkour is so satisfying it’s something raw, fast, and alive. The story is... fine. It’s not Oscar-worthy, but it gets the job done. You’re Kyle Crane, a government agent dropped into quarantined Harran to retrieve a file, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Logo animation that I made for Dying Light: the Beast - It was showcased during The Game Awards!! 😱🧡 PS - I'm looking for more freelance or full-time work like this ✌️ - Portfolio: Email me for updated REEL info - www.breigrace.com [ #animation | #logoanimation | #thegameawards | #animator ]
neutral · AI labelView post →Proud to announce that Dying Light: The Beast video game is out now. I voice “Minister Obasi” @dyinglightgame #dyinglightthebeast
neutral · AI labelView post →I always find myself coming back to Dying Light because the gameplay is just so satisfying. The parkour makes exploring the city feel fast and natural, and turning rooftops into your main path never really gets old. The melee combat has a lot of weight to it too, especially once you start crafting stronger weapons and unlocking new abilities. What really makes the game stand out is the day-and-night cycle. During the day you can take your time exploring, but once the sun goes down, everything…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was absolutley loving this game, was gonna give it a great reveiw until i realized you are forced to rebuy all other dlcs and bundles just for ONE (the main) DLC campaign, Instead of being able to buy it sepretly like everything else. Very scummy thing to do. These are all i own yet still forces me to rebuy all of them just to accsess dlc - Dying Light - Cuisine & Cargo Dying Light - The Bozak Horde Dying Light - Ultimate Survivor Bundle Dying Light - Harran Ranger Bundle Dying Light -…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My next most anticipated game for the year is Dying Light the beast, I'm a HUGE fan of Dying Light so I can't wait to play it 🥹
positive · AI labelView post →Without a doubt, Dying Light was one of the best games I have ever played. From the moment you turn the game on, it brings you into this world where everything feels so alive and dangerous, but definitely keeps you on your toes all the time. The main story was amazing, so interesting, so deep, like you will never know the next move that this game will bring you, and the side quests brought you these characters, some of whom you will meet again, and they also added another layer of experience.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pithy review based on completed game but not dlc. As a huge fan of the studio Dying Light is as much a triumph in the Zombie genre as it is in the Parkour genre. Very immersive though by the time you're done with the campaign and start the dlc you might be tired of the entire production like bread gets stale. Plays very nice with Lossless Scaling.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We playing some Dying Light tonight, gonna attempt Bozark Hoard - I'm shit at it, and we're gonna invade Harran Prison for some loot!! Gonna also replay the finale of the game for those that missed it! www.twitch.tv/nostalgia_tw...
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're looking for an exceptional zombie survival experience, Dying Light and its expansion, The Following, are absolute must-plays. The base game masterfully combines fluid, first-person parkour with brutal, satisfying melee combat in the sprawling city of Harran. The dynamic day-night cycle adds incredible tension, as the infected become terrifyingly aggressive after dark. The Following takes everything that made the original great and expands on it by introducing a massive new…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Old video games putting ads for sequels in the menu. Loaded up Borderlands 2 and it had a banner for BL4 in the menu. Worse was Dying Light where I got a splashscreen on boot where it was split 50/50 between "Play the game you launched" or "Go to the Steam store to buy Dying Light The Beast."
negative · AI labelView post →It's Friday! I'm so happy to get to the weekend Hopefully be able to play through some more of The Alters which I've been really enjoying And also some Dying Light because watching videos of Dying Light: The Beast made me want to replay the entire first game 😆 Happy Friday all 🫶🏻
neutral · AI labelView post →Dying Light is getting a free graphical update, plus Dying Light 2 will get a new game mode #DyingLight #Gaming #PCGaming #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck
neutral · AI labelView post →Dying Light offers a great environment, immersive gameplay and solid combat, though the parkour quickly became repetitive for me. I enjoyed the “closed” area quests but the open world can be overwhelming and stressful at times. The story is simple but enjoyable and some characters feel underdeveloped and forgettable. Despite its issues and my own, it’s a fun and engaging zombie adventure! 🎚️ Difficulty 🔲 My grandma could play it 🔲 Easy ☑️ Normal ☑️ Hard 🔲 A challenge to be reckoned 🔲…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Techland has teased plans to release “multiple unannounced” Dying Light projects. It has also announced a 10th anniversary update for the original game. vgc.news/news/techlan...
neutral · AI labelView post →A new Dying Light: The Beast trailer has confirmed a summer 2025 release for the game. vgc.news/news/dying-l...
neutral · AI labelView post →Great game You hop on bonk a few zombies in the head multiple times. Some Virals hear you they chase you down. You run for your life you lose them find some loot break a few lockpicks trying to open it. You get some cables from it. You do a few story missions and watch Crane have no emotion sometimes. It's night time you can't see a thing. You get chased by bigger and faster zombies, YOU RUN FOR YOUR LIFE AGAIN while scared ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, then man up and throw exploding ninja stars at them. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, I've just bought the game. I'm sure it's going to be great, comes highly recommended, etc. etc. but that's no excuse for sticking me into a bunch of adverts for your latest game the first time I launch it. I definitely don't need a video from one of the developers talking about how "we've all been waiting for this". I haven't - I'm still waiting to play the bloody game I just paid for. More importantly, you immediately start talking about specific characters. Opening right up with a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #35 of 2025 Dying Light: The Beast This is the sequel to Dying Light we deserved. It was everything I'd hoped for and more. The story was excellent from start to finish. I'd love to say more, but I don't want to spoil anything. Please give it a chance, even If you didn't enjoy DL2!
positive · AI labelView post →**Dying Light** Dying Light is one of those zombie games that manages to make simple movement feel incredibly satisfying. The parkour system is easily the highlight of the game. Running across rooftops, jumping between buildings and escaping hordes of infected makes Harran feel like a playground where every street and rooftop can become an escape route. The day and night cycle is another great addition. During the day, you can explore, loot and complete missions relatively safely, but once…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Going to play Dying Light The Beast now! I am REALLY scared of video game zombies so idk if I will finish it. LIVE 🖤 www.twitch.tv/raphdee
neutral · AI labelView post →Checking out Dying Light 2 for the first time :) 10 YEAR anniversary for Dying Light means in game events and 67% OFF sale on Dying Light 2! ---> wehy.pe/t/15/katlink ✖️ twitch.tv/KATLINK
neutral · AI labelView post →I actually beat this game a while ago when I grabbed it for free on Epic Games, but I bought it here for a nostalgia trip. Turns out I missed SO much stuff the first time around because I just rushed the main story. This playthrough? The exact opposite. I got totally sidetracked by side quests and now my character is ridiculously OP. Poor Jade is literally still waiting for me at the school to raid Rais's guys, while I'm just out here parkouring across the city chasing every single supply…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Techland, from the creators of Dead Island, now comes another zombie game, but this time with Parkour. Dying Light is a great game that jumps over the expectations and sticks the landing quite great.” Presentation and Narrative - Great graphics that stand the test of time. - Overall story is good. - Some sidequests are very memorable. - IF MAMA AIN’T HAPPY, NOBODY HAPPY. Gameplay - Very fun parkour that just hits the spot. You feel the movement and can feel in control -…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In 2017 when George Romero died, Techland payed tribute to him by putting a memorial wall for him in Dying Light which is still in the game to this day.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Radio Tower climbs in Dying Light 2 are the most pants-shitting height-centric missions in any game I've ever played.
positive · AI labelView post →November’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics titles have been revealed. They include Grand Theft Auto 5, Dying Light 2, Blood Omen and Resistance games. vgc.news/news/novembe...
neutral · AI labelView post →My relationship with this game is.. complicated. With well over 5000 hours, I can confidently say that the main thing that keeps this game interesting to me is its PvP mode. However, with most devs having been removed from that part of the game for a while, (even before the definitive edition came around) PvP is in a very messy shape. Story mode isn't a one-and-done campaign. But playing through it about 2-3 times gives you everything it has. The DLCs (The Following, Bozak Horde and Hellraid)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10 years after release Dying Light: Retouched is a nice upgrade for the Techland zombie game #DyingLight #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck
neutral · AI labelView post →There's a damn good chance we will never get a zombie game as good as this one. Dying Light was my first zombie game ever, and I've yet to experience anything even nearly as scary as the Volatile chase near the beginning of the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They should've stopped with this game, this is PEAK GAMEPLAY. The parkour, the combat, the overall feel and the vibe of Haran, mmmmmm priceless. Dying light and the Following is and will be the greatest zombie game of all time. This is the only true Dying Light game!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What can I write what isn't written already? Well... this game is just pure awesomeness!!! I love love love to parkour through the different environments, the climbing/jumping is so much fun. I mean, how often do you have the chance to run around on the roofs of your city to reach the next destination? Here you can Slaying those damn zombies is also very nice! There's a good variety of enemies, slow walking ones, fast ones, some spit some s.hit on you, some explode right in front of you and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The city doesn’t wait for you. It crawls, it decays, it hunts — and it’s not polite about it. Dying Light isn’t about surviving zombies. It’s about surviving yourself. Every bad jump, every “I got this” moment? Permanent. The city remembers. You won’t. Parkour isn’t a mechanic. It’s a lifeline. A sprint across rooftops feels like flying… until gravity reminds you who’s boss. Every gap, every ledge, every crumbling balcony screams: don’t mess up. Night doesn’t just fall. It ambushes. Fast.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came back to Dying Light for the Retouched Update and some Pilgrim Outpost bounties. Finished it years ago, but the update really makes it shine again. For an old game, it still holds up great — fun to jump back in. I’m more of a Dying Light 2 and The Beast fan, but it’s still great coming back to the first game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh yeah, the new Dying Light game is out in a couple weeks. The one that used to be an expansion for Dying Light 2 but seemingly grew out of control and is now a £50 game. Which is about what I paid for Dying Light 2 Ultimate, which includes the new game. So, not complaining about that.
neutral · AI labelView post →Firstly, I’d like to say that I’m not a huge fan of horror games. Obviously, when zombies are trying to bite you, the adrenaline really kicks in. I also played on the lowest difficulty because I wanted to focus on enjoying the story and exploration. Did the game deliver? Definitely. The game was released back in 2015, so about 11 years ago. I previously played the Dead Island series, which I enjoyed, but this gem takes things to a whole new level. The city is highly detailed, and the parkour…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-I ran and jumped from building to building -I drop kicked a child -I entered a home and looted it -I went home -I played Dying Light 10/10, would do it again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dying Light: The Beast is the latest game to be censored in Japan. Both the console and PC versions have had content removed, Techland has confirmed. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/dying-l...
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been neglecting gaming recently so just booted up Dying Light 🎮 I bought this like a year ago just never got around to playing. I know all about it so hopefully it lives up to my expectations 🧟♂️
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the GOATs, and even tho it's already pretty popular, I consider this game underappreciated still.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is still one of the best zombie games you could ever play. The story isn't anything amazing, but there's enough to keep you invested. The gameplay is where Dying Light still holds up pretty well, besides a few janky moments. Mowing down zombies with crafted elemental weapons and parkouring anywhere you want is so damn fun and never gets old. I've played this game 4 times on different platforms and I come back to it every few years. I absolutely recommend it. 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿: I can't…
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