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Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat.

12K ratings
1786 reviews
#9 in paid Role Playing
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Playdigious
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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

3.5.15

October 8, 2026

- Minimization of the game during splash screen doesn't crash anymore - A crash occurring when picking up items has been fixed - Controllers or input-devices with less than 8 buttons and 4 axes are not detected anymore - You can now discover more Playdigious games through a "More Games" button on the main menu

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$3.99

The Bad Seed

You reap what you sow

Charts

Top Paid

📈 9+1

Role Playing games

This game rose +1 position in Role Playing games chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 20+3

Action games

This game rose +3 positions in Action games chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 73+1

Games

This game rose +1 position in Games chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 116+4

Global

This game rose +4 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 9, 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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Flawless

This is the gold standard for mobile porting a game. I actually prefer playing this over my switch copy. Amazing touch controls, a blast to play.
Ludwig42162Ludwig42162

Epic

Just like on the X-Box. 10/10.
MeatballSub69MeatballSub69

Enjoyably Crisp

Wish there was more stars to rate this. Beyond phenomenal! Thanks !!!
HardWyredHardWyred

There is a big problem with the remote sensing setting!

The position of fixed remote sensing cannot be customized. The whole playing process feels like taming your fingers and remote sensing can't enjoy the game at all. What a great game this is! As a result, it was ruined by remote sensing!
lvdingdonglvdingdong

Perfeito

Ótimo
Doni1970Doni1970
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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

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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.