# Dead Cells: Netflix Edition — Escape a pixel art castle

> Roguevania action platformer with a shifting castle and permadeath. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-netflix-edition/id6450374417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,883 App Store ratings · 667 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2023-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-netflix-edition/id6450374417/reviews.md

## What is Dead Cells?

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Escape a limitless castle with an undead twist in this roguevania action platformer. Find secrets, take down bosses, and if you die? Start from the bottom and reignite the fight.

You’re what’s left after a botched experiment in an abandoned castle made you a pile of undead sludge. All you need to escape is someone else’s less-than-alive body and the sheer will to battle your way through a constantly changing, pixel art castle full of rogue enemies and terrifying bosses. Learn the ropes of action-packed 2D combat and platform exploration, master a variety of weapons and develop your strengths as you unravel the secrets of the dungeon, the castle and whatever lies beyond. 

Also: don’t worry about dying. That’s what the giant pile of corpses in the dungeon is for. Fight, learn, die, start over and keep getting better.

The Netflix edition includes all of the free and paid downloadable content created for the original game, so members can experience the full scope of their escape from the first awakening. Battle through the secret Arboretum in "The Bad Seed" expansion, hone your combat skills in "Rise of the Giant," rise from the dungeon to the shore with "Fatal Falls," fight the castle’s baddest boss in "The Queen and the Sea" and enlist the help of iconic Castlevania characters Alucard and Richter Belmont to take on Dracula in the ultra-retro "Return to Castlevania" DLC. 

Features:

• Fight unique enemies in each castle biome and learn how to evade their special abilities. 
• Loot and level up new weapons, advantages, genetic enhancements and more to customize your hero on every new escape attempt.
• Awaken into a new challenge every time you resurrect; with the castle’s magically shifting layout, no two runs will ever be the same. 
• Explore secret areas within and around the castle to unlock big rewards (or even bigger bosses).

- From Motion Twin, Evil Empire and Playdigious.

## Key features

- Limitless castle exploration
- Roguevania action platformer
- Unique enemies and bosses
- Weapon and ability customization
- Shifting castle layout
- Unlockable secrets and rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Dead Cells?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great mobile port of a classic game
- 👍 All DLCs included for free
- 💡 Impressive accessibility options
- 🤩 Addictive and rewarding gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent audio bugs and glitches
- 🔽 Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
- 🔌 Inability to play music in the background
- 🎮 Lack of controller support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio issues (sound glitches, disappearing music)
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Severe frame rate drops in certain areas
- Progression loss and save file issues

**Most requested features**

- Cloud save support
- Controller compatibility
- Ability to play music in the background

## Recent user reviews (10 of 667)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-netflix-edition/id6450374417/reviews.md

### 5/5 — fun game to play

*2026-08-04, version 3.5.9*

This game is not just a game but an experience

### 3/5 — Audio issue

*2026-07-30, version 3.5.9*

I checked my audio it’s 100 but no audio is displayed I checked other games it worked but not this one

### 5/5 — Restart to be better

*2026-07-26, version 3.5.9*

Lwk this game makes u Perservere And die or live 

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### 5/5 — Died over 100 times and enjoyed it

*2026-07-24, version 3.5.9*

I’ve never rage quit and simultaneously enjoyed the game so much you will die throw your phone at the wall meant to repeat until you beat the game and then you throw your phone at the wall again

### 5/5 — It’s a good game

*2026-07-20, version 3.5.9*

The combat and music is pretty cool and I really like the style, very good game all around

### 5/5 — pls dont leave netflix ever anytime soon

*2026-07-11, version 3.5.9*

pls dont get rid of this ever i like having every dlc

### 5/5 — Best references

*2026-06-12, version 3.5.9*

Such as hollow knight and castlevainia

### 1/5 — Great game but I lost all my progress

*2026-06-02, version 3.5.9*

My newphill was doing a prank or something like that on me he deleted the game and now I got all my progress deleted

### 5/5 — Best 2D Indie game you can get on the app store.

*2026-05-31, version 3.5.9*

I love this game! The weapons are interesting, the enemies are weird, the maps are just fire, and the artwork is beautiful. The outfits you can unlock are really cool with a few references to other indie games and the mechanics are fun and strong.

### 4/5 — Bad touch screen controls

*2026-05-30, version 3.5.9*

This game is only really playable with a controller, the touch screen controls are in really strange positions making it more difficult then it should be, but if you have a controller then it’s an amazing game

## Frequently asked questions about Dead Cells

### What kind of game is Dead Cells: Netflix Edition?

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.

### What content is included in the Netflix edition?

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.

### Is this game free to play?

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.

### What platforms is Dead Cells: Netflix Edition available on?

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.

### How does the combat and progression work?

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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.9 — 2025-08-26

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.

### 3.5.5 — 2025-02-06

Fresh content updates! Netflix members can try out an exciting new gameplay experience.

### 3.3.25 — 2024-10-01

We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.12 — 2023-11-01

We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.11 — 2023-10-31

No release notes.

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