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Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat.

12K ratings
1768 reviews
#9 in paid Role Playing
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$8.99
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Playdigious
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About

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment. Master frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills against dangerous foes. Death is not the end; learn from each attempt to progress through this roguevania action platformer.

✓Roguevania exploration
✓Frantic 2D action combat
✓Nonlinear progression
✓Permadeath with learning
✓Unlockable weapons and skills
✓DLC content packs
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dead Cells. Based on 12K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth gameplay
  • 👍Excellent controls
  • 💎High-quality graphics
  • 🎮Great controller support
  • 🔥Addictive and challenging
  • 🕹️Satisfying combat
  • 🔍Engaging exploration
  • 🔓Unlockable progression
  • 💰Worth the price

Negative things

  • 🐛Audio glitches and bugs
  • 🤔Lack of custom mode
  • 📱Finicky touch controls
  • 🔇No background music support
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What's New in Dead Cells

3.5.9

September 9, 2025

- Fixing crashes after beating Hand of the King and during Queen fight - Fixing some interface issues - Improving input detection - Fixing some localization issues - Fixing miscellaneous minor issues

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

The Bad Seed

You reap what you sow

Charts

Top Paid

📊 9

Role Playing games

The game has maintained its position at 9 recently.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 30+2

Action games

This game rose +2 positions in Action games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 102+5

Games

This game rose +5 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 160+6

Global

This game rose +6 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Events

Read more about Clean Cut & The End is Near
Event EndedMajor Update

Clean Cut & The End is Near

The final Dead Cells updates are here!

Feb 18, 2025 — Mar 3, 2025

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User reviews

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It’s just good

Bro it’s just good if you like indie games like hollow knight, COTL, soul knight, and literally any indie game where you fight u should get this
Jay da man139Jay da man139

Good

This the best
jahahmslajahahmsla

Amazing!

Buy this… play this… then buy all the DLC… do it now! One of the best games I have ever played!
didhedudeitdidhedudeit

Great game, amazing thing to help pass time

The game is fun, I only ask that it didn’t stop my music or podcast and that if I choose to have the static moving stick that I can move it in my settings rather than the game just choosing what it thinks is best
Lil_Lemon_Lil_Lemon_

Why is “null access” a thing

I can’t continue anything and i have no idea why, this has been out for years why does this still have problems.
“Null access” fix your game“Null access” fix your game
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Saves not compatible across platforms

Bug

Texture and graphical issues on some devices

Bug

Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add Chinese language support

Feature

Implement cross-save functionality

Feature

Introduce online multiplayer mode

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Optimize for older devices

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FAQ

What kind of game is Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is a roguevania action platformer. It combines the progressive exploration of an interconnected world with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the threat of permadeath. You'll engage in frantic 2D combat, learning enemy patterns to survive.

How does progression work in Dead Cells?

Progression is nonlinear. With each death, you unlock new levels and can choose paths that suit your current build, playstyle, or mood. The game encourages learning from your mistakes to overcome challenges.

Is Dead Cells a free game?

The base game is available for purchase, and additional content is offered through DLC packs. These DLCs provide new storylines, biomes, monsters, weapons, bosses, and outfits, enhancing the gameplay experience.

What platforms is Dead Cells available on?

Dead Cells was first available on PC and consoles and has since been released on mobile devices. The mobile version offers the same core gameplay experience, including updates and DLCs.

What is the main goal of Dead Cells?

Your goal is to explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment to uncover what happened on the island. This involves fighting your way past its keepers and mastering the game's combat mechanics.