Comparison

Dead Cells+ vs Dicey Dungeons+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Dead Cells+

Embark on a challenging 2D action platformer adventure as a failed alchemic experiment. Explore a dynamic, interconnected world, master combat, and unlock new paths with each playthrough. This version includes extensive DLC content with new storylines, biomes, enemies, weapons, and bosses.

Highlights
  • Roguevania exploration
  • Frantic 2D combat
  • Nonlinear progression
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Return to Castlevania DLC
  • The Bad Seed DLC
  • Fatal Falls DLC
Features
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Play as a failed alchemic experiment and explore the sprawling, ever-changing castle to find out what happened on this gloomy island…! That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. Dead Cells+ is a roguevania action platformer that will require you to master frantic 2D combat with a wide variety of weapons and skills against merciless minions and boss. The indie hit Dead Cells+ is now slaying foes on Apple Arcade! Main Features • ONLY ON APPLE ARCADE - New daily leaderboards : Test your skills against players all over the world! • Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath • Frantic and Dynamic 2D Action: Learn your enemies’ patterns to stay alive, or prepare to be sent back to your cell before you can say “baguette” • Nonlinear Progression: Unlock new levels with every death, opt for the path that suits your current build, your playstyle or just your mood. Surely, the ramparts can’t be as bad the sewers, right? • Play at your own pace: Will you explore every nook and cranny of the castle, or rush to the end? [THIS VERSION ALSO INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONTENT] *Latest updates are available: Clean Cut & The End is Near* RETURN TO CASTLEVANIA DLC • New storyline - overcome the Ruler of Darkness alongside Alucard and Richter Belmont, • 2 new biomes - Explore Dracula's Castle and its outskirts • 9 new monsters - Werewolves, haunted armors, and medusas are waiting for you • 14 new weapons - wield the Vampire Killer or the Holy Water to defeat creatures of the night, • 3 new bosses - go fangs to fangs against Death and Dracula himself • 20 new outfits - dress as your favorite Castlevania characters such as Simon and Richter Belmont or Alucard • Alternative soundtracks - play along 51 Castlevania original tracks and 12 tunes reimagined in the style of Dead Cells THE BAD SEED DLC You reap what you sow • New levels to lose your head in: the not-so-peaceful Dilapidated Arboretum and the noxious Morass of the Banished • New monsters to rip to pieces: get to know the locals, such as the Jerkshroom and the Yeeter • New weapons to play with: trim sticking out heads with the Scythe Claw, or make them dance to the sound of the Rhythm n' Bouzouki • New boss to fight against: Mama Tick is dying to meet you FATAL FALLS DLC Ready for a leap of faith? • 3 new biomes - Get some fresh air at the Fractured Shrines, splash around at the Undying Shores and take a picture at the Mausoleum • 8 new monsters - The Cold Blooded Guardians and their friends would love to teach you about their culture. ... Wait, aren't those relatives of yours in the Undying Shores...? • 7 new weapons - lil' Serenade is perfect for breaking the ice with the locals, although the Snake Fangs would make for a perfect souvenir... • 1 new boss - The Scarecrow is very proud of his gardening skills and won't hesitate to show off QUEEN AND THE SEA DLC Take it to the sea! • 2 new biomes - Battle your way through a rotten shipwreck, or scale a burning lighthouse and confront your deadliest foe yet. • 9 new weapons, including a throwable shark, a trident and a pirate hook hand (eyepatch not included). • 2 new bosses - Don't lose your head before you meet the Queen! This DLC also gives you the usual extras: - A not-so-cute pet. - Loads of new outfits. - New enemies to bash. Carefully redesigned for Apple Arcade with a revamped interface • Two game modes available: Original & Auto-Hit • Custom controls & More touch controls options available: Change the buttons’ position and size to your liking, swipe to dodge… • MFi external controller support • Game Center achievements If you run into a problem, please contact us at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com u with as much information as possible on the issue.

About

Dicey Dungeons+

Embark on a roguelike adventure as a giant walking dice, battling through ever-changing dungeons. This deckbuilding game challenges you to balance strategy with the luck of the dice to defeat the Goddess of Fortune.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding roguelike gameplay
  • Battle monsters and find loot
  • Level up heroes
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
Features
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Now on Arcade, the 2019 IndieCade Grand Jury prize winning game Dicey Dungeons! Become a giant walking dice and battle to the end of an ever-changing dungeon! Can you escape the cruel whims of Lady Luck? In this new fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike from Terry Cavanagh (Super Hexagon, VVVVVV), Chipzel, and Marlowe Dobbe, you'll fight monsters, find better loot, and level up your heroes as you work together to take down the Goddess of Fortune, Lady Luck herself. Balance your carefully planned strategies against the unknown of a dice roll.

Screenshots

Dead Cells+4 screens
Dicey Dungeons+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells+ at 4.9 against Dicey Dungeons+'s 4.2. Dead Cells+ also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (90% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dead Cells+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dead Cells+'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Dicey Dungeons+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, Dicey Dungeons+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dead Cells+ versus Dicey Dungeons+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead Cells+Dicey Dungeons+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings) — better4.2 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better187
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB840 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlaydigiousDistractionware Limited

Customer experience

Dead Cells+

All ratings13,598 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews698 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.7%

Dicey Dungeons+

All ratings187 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative28.4%

User reviews

Dead Cells+

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
  • 🔍 Engaging exploration
  • 💡 Helpful accessibility options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional audio issues
  • 🔋 Performance drops on some devices
  • 🤔 Lack of cloud save sync across devices
  • 🕹️ Touchscreen controls can be finicky

Dicey Dungeons+

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging but Worth It
  • 👍 Fun, Addictive, and Deserving of a Sequel
  • 👍 Great Game
  • 👍 Entire Point of the Game
  • 👍 Dungeons And Dragons But Dice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Spin the Wheel Issues
  • 🐛 Balance Issues
  • 🐛 Rigged Dice Rolls
  • 🐛 Resets Constantly
  • 🐛 Can't Save Progress

Bugs and requests

Dead Cells+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes during boss battles
  • Map not updating properly after teleporting
  • Controller buttons not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to listen to own music/podcasts while playing
  • More customization options for button layout
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • Improved save/progress sync across devices

Dicey Dungeons+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Save Progress Issues
  • Sound Not Working

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Levels and Episodes
  • Character Progression and Customization
  • Multiplayer Mode
  • Skip Tutorial Option

In-app purchases

None

Dead Cells+

No in-app purchases

None

Dicey Dungeons+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Cells+ free?
Dead Cells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dicey Dungeons+ free?
Dicey Dungeons+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or Dicey Dungeons+?
Dead Cells+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dicey Dungeons+ averages 4.2 from 187 ratings.
Do Dead Cells+ or Dicey Dungeons+ have ads?
Neither Dead Cells+ nor Dicey Dungeons+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or Dicey Dungeons+?
Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and Dicey Dungeons+ every 2 months. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dicey Dungeons+ on October 18, 2026.

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