Embark on a roguevania action platformer adventure through a constantly changing pixel art castle. Battle unique enemies, discover secrets, and master combat to escape. If you fall, rise again to fight anew.
Summarized from real user reviews of Dead Cells. Based on 2.9K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.
3.5.9
August 26, 2025
We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.
Standard Plan - Unlimited Streaming & Games
4 issues
Audio issues (sound glitches, disappearing music)
Frequent crashes and freezes
3 requests
Cloud save support
Controller compatibility
Dead Cells: Netflix Edition is a roguevania action platformer. It features challenging 2D combat, exploration through a constantly changing castle, and permadeath mechanics where you start over after each failure, but retain knowledge and upgrades to get stronger.
The Netflix edition includes all free and paid downloadable content from the original game. This means you get access to expansions like 'The Bad Seed', 'Rise of the Giant', 'Fatal Falls', 'The Queen and the Sea', and the 'Return to Castlevania' DLC, offering the full scope of the game.
The game is available exclusively for Netflix members, meaning there is no additional cost beyond your Netflix subscription. It is free to download and play for subscribers.
This edition is available exclusively for Netflix members on mobile devices. You can play it on iOS and Android devices that are compatible with the Netflix app.
Combat is action-packed and requires learning enemy patterns and mastering various weapons. You can loot and level up new weapons, advantages, and genetic enhancements to customize your hero on each escape attempt. The castle's layout shifts with each resurrection, ensuring a unique challenge every time.
