The Ultimate Showdown: Dead By Daylight vs The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Highlights

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has a faster pace compared to Dead By Daylight due to the increased pressure from having three killers.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre presents a multitude of opportunities for pursuing, with varied tactics and avenues of escape for both assailants and survivors.

In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, collaboration between killers is emphasized, fostering continuous communication and coordination, resulting in a gameplay experience that is both chaotic and entertaining.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Dead By Daylight are currently the two most popular asymmetrical horror games. However, they have distinct gameplay styles. Dead By Daylight is a slow-paced and highly strategic 1v4 game with a focus on meta strategies. On the other hand, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a faster and more intense 3v4 game, where survivors face three times the risk due to the larger number of killers.

The question arises: which game will come out on top in terms of asymmetrical gaming? Both games offer unique approaches to balancing the asymmetrical gameplay. Nonetheless, we lean towards favoring the more recent release, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Here are 10 reasons why it surpasses the standards set by Dead By Daylight.

10 Faster Pacing

In Texas Chainsaw Massacre, there are multiple advantages for the survivors, including superior hiding spots, numerous escape routes, and enhanced stealth. However, the presence of three killers intensifies the gameplay, resulting in a significantly faster experience compared to Dead By Daylight.

Adding to the intensity, Leatherface's initial placement in the basement escalates the pressure from the very beginning of the game. It becomes a constant struggle for the survivors to overcome the challenges and strive for their escape from the terrifying Sawyer ranch.

9 More Possibilities For A Chase

In Dead By Daylight, there is a clear outcome when a killer spots a survivor - either the survivor can successfully evade and escape by outsmarting the killer, or the killer can strategically end the chase. However, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the killers have the ability to create a pincer movement to corner their victim. Yet, the victim can cleverly utilize shortcuts and vaults to outmaneuver them, or the killer can employ tactical tactics to block escape routes and trap the victim. Consequently, there are significantly more possibilities for how a chase can unfold in TCM.

8 Teamwork Among Killers

As a killer in Dead By Daylight, the experience can be isolating, filled with tedious moments of searching for any signs of survivors nearby. However, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the dynamics change as a united team of killers communicate effectively.

With the continuous updates from fellow killers about the presence of survivors nearby, players never experience the sense of being completely disoriented while assuming the role of the killer in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. On the contrary, it proves to be a considerable advantage, as the final moments of every match become an exhilarating and thrilling frenzy, brimming with chaos and pure enjoyment.

7 Less Task Repetition

In Dead By Daylight, the only means of escape is through the use of generators, a fact well known to experienced players. While there is also a hatch available, it can only be opened when there is a sole survivor left, and the killer has the ability to close it effortlessly.

On the other hand, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre offers several diverse escape routes, each requiring unique items to activate. As a result, players will find themselves engaging in different actions to secure their escape, depending on the specific exit route they choose. This infusion of variety greatly enhances the gameplay experience, providing a much-needed break from the repetitive task of repeatedly restarting generators.

6 The Ability To Survive Solo

In Dead by Daylight, the game is practically over when only one player remains as the survivor. The odds are heavily against them, leaving very little chance of survival. In contrast, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it can actually be more manageable to escape when alone.

In this horror franchise, the killer family members collect blood from their victims to appease Grandpa. The more victims they gather, the quicker they can track down the remaining survivors. Consequently, it becomes relatively easier to improve one's chances of survival by separating and making it more challenging for the family to enhance their already significant power.

5 Individual Perk Leveling

Perks in Dead By Daylight are advanced through unlocking higher levels in the blood web, rather than through gameplay. In contrast, perks in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are improved by actively playing with them.

This provides a more natural progression for each character, encouraging players to use them more frequently. Although faster XP earning would be desirable, this approach grants players complete control over their character's playstyle, reducing the influence of random elements like the blood web, particularly with regards to abilities.

4 Superior Graphics

While The Texas Chainsaw Massacre came out 7 years after Dead By Daylight, it's important to note that they are not directly comparable. However, it is worth mentioning that Dead By Daylight has undergone significant graphical enhancements since its initial release.

In terms of graphics, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre excels. Its utilization of lifelike visuals, eerie color palettes, and authentic foliage effectively brings the Sawyer homestead to life. These elements contribute to the unsettling ambiance and intensify the suspense.

3 Less Meta Importance

Experienced Dead By Daylight players are well aware that the meta holds immense influence over the game. Perk combinations in this meta game have the power to be just as deadly as any traditional weapon. On the other hand, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has its own distinct meta, where the success of the game heavily relies on the skill of the victim or family member. As a result, TCM offers a lower entry barrier, making it a more easily accessible game compared to Dead By Daylight.

2 An Organic Match Timer

The match timer in Dead By Daylight starts counting down only when the killer either closes the hatch or the exit doors are opened. This mechanic, similar to how The Texas Chainsaw Massacre functions, adds a heightened level of tension as victims desperately try to escape while bleeding out and being pursued by the family members. The powering up of Grandpa and the victims bleeding out mark the beginning of the match's conclusion.

1 Less Killer Idling

During a Dead By Daylight match, players often spend a significant amount of time searching for survivors, which can become mundane and repetitive for the killer. However, in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre match, the killers have the opportunity to set up the map, lay traps, feed Grandpa, and block shortcuts. As a result, killers are more engaged and players consistently feel a sense of accomplishment in achieving their objectives. This improvement allows players with lesser aiming skills to make meaningful contributions to matches, solidifying The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as superior to Dead By Daylight.