# Dead Cells vs Pascal's Wager

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells at 4.8 against Pascal's Wager's 4.2. Dead Cells also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 72%) and ratings volume (12K vs 914). Pascal's Wager's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dead Cells costs $8.99 and Pascal's Wager $4.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pascal's Wager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 914, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Dead Cells's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pascal's Wager's.

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells | Pascal's Wager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** | [4.2 (914 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 914 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #72 |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Giant Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502193073) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Cells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Role Playing, #47 Top Paid · Action, #129 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D action combat, Nonlinear progression, Permadeath with learning, Unlockable weapons and skills, DLC content packs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bad Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fatal Falls | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Queen and the Sea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Castlevania | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of custom mode
- 📱 Finicky touch controls
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not compatible across platforms
- Texture and graphical issues on some devices
- Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement cross-save functionality
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Optimize for older devices


### Pascal's Wager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Role Playing, #130 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure in a world shrouded in mist. Play as multiple characters, uncover a deep story, and battle challenging enemies and bosses. Experience a rich narrative with cinematic performances and a stunning orchestral soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Rich and deep story with 20+ hours of content, Four operable characters with unique combat, Dozens of diverse enemies and epic bosses, Three-dimensional multi-layered map, Cinematic performance and fully voiced dialogue, World-class orchestral soundtrack, Full controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herald outfit for Terrence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep into the Dark Mist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Initiation Rite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleeping Beauty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enigma | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dance of the Throne | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Tides of Oblivion | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 🎮 Satisfying souls-like gameplay
- 🌐 Atmospheric and immersive world
- 👍 Great value for money
- 💡 Unique sanity system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of map and navigation aids
- 🗣 Poor voice acting and localization
- 🕹 Sluggish controls and camera issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Attack and interaction buttons disappearing
- Inability to restore DLC purchases
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Networking and server connection problems

**Requested features**

- Add a mini-map or full map
- Improve controller support and customization
- Enhance voice acting and localization
- Introduce more character customization options
- Add offline mode and DLC playability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells free?

Dead Cells costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pascal's Wager free?

Pascal's Wager costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells or Pascal's Wager?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Dead Cells averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Pascal's Wager averages 4.2 from 914 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells or Pascal's Wager have ads?

Neither Dead Cells nor Pascal's Wager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells or Pascal's Wager?

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, and Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dead Cells was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pascal's Wager on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dead Cells or Pascal's Wager?

Dead Cells currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Pascal's Wager at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*