Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
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.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $22.50, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.49 (March 2026)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $24.99 | $24.99 | Buy |
Harran, a quarantined city devastated by a viral outbreak, is the setting of Dying Light, a first-person survival game in an open world. The player scavenges for supplies, crafts and repairs melee weapons, and uses parkour-style movement across rooftops to travel and escape. The day-night cycle changes the danger: daytime favors gathering and completing quests, while night brings faster, more aggressive threats.
It can be played alone or in online co-op, and a PvP mode is available. The Essentials Edition packages the base game with several add-ons, and the free Retouched Update revises the visuals and soundtrack for all owners. It suits players who like survival games built around mobility as much as combat.
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| Developer | Techland |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Techland |
| Released | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Metacritic | 87 / 100 |
| Languages | 17: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM DDR3 | 8 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB free space | 40 GB free space |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX® | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Sound | DirectX® compatible | DirectX® compatible |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in Dying Light needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Headset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Dying Light. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7High-refresh monitor
Higher refresh means smoother motion and quicker reactions in Dying Light. Both are sharp 1440p screens at 165Hz or more for the price of a 1080p monitor.
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Upgrade pickLG 27GR75Q 27-inch MonitorRoom lighting
Light bars that sync colors to the screen make the scary parts of Dying Light hit harder after dark.
See price on AmazonFast keyboard
Quick, consistent keys for movement in Dying Light. The Huntsman V3 Pro adds rapid-trigger switches that reset the moment you let go.
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Upgrade pickRazer Huntsman V3 Pro TKLController
Dying Light plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.49 in March 2026.
The best current price we found is $24.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $24.99.
Wait. Wait. $24.99 is 904% above its lowest price on record ($2.49). It is not on sale right now. Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
