Comparison

Dead Cells+ vs DREDGE+

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

DREDGE+

Embark on a sinister fishing adventure across a remote archipelago. Sell your catch, dredge for secrets, and upgrade your boat to explore new lands. Beware of what lurks in the dark as you unravel mysteries and survive the night.

Highlights
  • Explore a remote archipelago
  • Sell fish and upgrade your boat
  • Dredge the depths for secrets
  • Unravel island mysteries
  • Survive the darkness
  • Includes all DLC content
Features
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Winner of the 2025 Apple Design Award for Interaction and App Store 2025 iPad Game of the Year, DREDGE arrives on Apple Arcade as the Complete Edition of the acclaimed sinister fishing adventure. Captain your trawler across a remote archipelago, sell your catch, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Apple Arcade Complete Edition This version includes all content released for DREDGE: - The Pale Reach - A frozen new biome filled with icy hazards and hidden lore - The Iron Rig - A constructable destination with its own story, items and adversities - Blackstone Key - Opens a workshop on Blackstone Isle with two unique starting items - Custom Rod - A unique starting fishing rod Game Features: - Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth. - Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities. - Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios. - Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations. Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark."

Screenshots

Dead Cells+4 screens
DREDGE+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DREDGE+ at every 9 days against Dead Cells+'s every 3 months. Dead Cells+'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 388) and review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dead Cells+ against 4.8 for DREDGE+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 388, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Dead Cells+'s written reviews are positive against 81% of DREDGE+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, DREDGE+ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dead Cells+ versus DREDGE+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead Cells+DREDGE+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings) — better4.8 (388 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better388
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB820 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlaydigiousBlack Salt Games

Customer experience

Dead Cells+

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

DREDGE+

All ratings388 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.9%

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

DREDGE+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dead Cells+

No in-app purchases

None

DREDGE+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Cells+ free?
Dead Cells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DREDGE+ free?
DREDGE+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or DREDGE+?
Dead Cells+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while DREDGE+ averages 4.8 from 388 ratings.
Do Dead Cells+ or DREDGE+ have ads?
Neither Dead Cells+ nor DREDGE+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or DREDGE+?
Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and DREDGE+ every 9 days. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and DREDGE+ on October 17, 2026.

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