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Dead Cells

Motion Twin · Aug 6, 2018

PC · PS5 · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch · Android · iOS

Teen

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Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

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PC

Critic 8.9 (14 critics) · Gamer 9.6

8.8

PlayStation 5

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 9.5

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.5 (20 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.7

Xbox One

Critic 8.9 (10 critics) · Gamer 9.0

8.6

Nintendo Switch

Critic 9.0 (18 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.6

Android

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.8

iOS

Critic 8.4 (5 critics) · Gamer 9.4

8.6

Critic reviews

  • MiniReview

    TinyLittleGames · Jun 13, 2020

    9.0
    Dead Cells is a roguelike Metroidvania soulsborne sidescroller. The main mechanics of the game is to make our way through procedurally generated dungeons, killing enemies and collecting cells along the way.
  • Gamezebo

    Glen Fox · Sep 02, 2019

    8.0
    If you don’t have a controller though, your mileage with it may vary. It’s a very challenging and complex game from the get-go, and the virtual controls don’t really do it any favours. It needs a total rework in the control department if it’s going to function as comfortably with just a touchscreen as it does on controller.
  • 148Apps

    Campbell Bird · Aug 27, 2019

    8.0
    Again, there are plenty of great pieces to read on the ins and outs of what makes Dead Cells a great game. This mobile version is that exact game, but it’s a little harder to enjoy on this particular platform. So, unless the iOS version of the game is the only way you can play Dead Cells or you want to have yet another way to play it, I’m not sure why you’d get this version over the ones that came out last year.
  • ZTGD

    Drew Leachman · Aug 23, 2018

    9.5
    Dead Cells is most certainly a difficult game. It’s not going to take it easy on you, and it can get brutal at times, especially when making no progress in runs. While the game pushes for a speed run playthrough for the best possible outcome, it is important to know that rushing into a level can easily ruin a run for you. The fun is in the combat without a doubt, and any action fan will have a great time with this one. Even if you don’t normally enjoy Rogue-like style game, this is one of those you have to pick up.
  • IGN

    Brandin Tyrrel · Aug 10, 2018

    9.5
    Dead Cells is rewarding in its flexibility in a way few games are. Each easily digestible run through its beautifully detailed and shifting levels instills a feeling of discovery and familiarity. It goads you to push the limits of your ability, and mercilessly crushes you when you get too comfortable.

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Gamer reviews

  • Zhang12yt

    Jan 2, 2024 · Switch

    5.0

    Es regular…

    Cosas como que las armas estén en la pantalla como si fuera un juego de movil, no me gustó. al igual que sus pixeles son exagerados, mejor un Blasphemous, Ori o Hollow Knight.

  • Lego MTV

    Feb 15, 2022 · Android

    10

    Dead Cells

    One of the best roguelikes. Perfectly playable with Controller on Android

  • Connor Ballantine

    Jan 12, 2022 · Switch

    8.0

    Dead Cells Review

    This game is really fun. With loads of areas that look different every game, and awesome items and powers, explore the bowels of a mysterious castle while fighting a wide variety of creative enemies. There are many different interactive environments for you to explore, as a semi- customizable character, while you collect cells to buy things to help you progress. The more you play the better and longer each game becomes. The learning curve took me a few days of playing, or about 8 hours before I truly understood it, but it's so worth it once you get past it. 100% recommend.

  • Pratham Modi

    Oct 15, 2021 · PC

    9.3

    Dead Cells

    Core Loop: 10/10 Boredome: 9/10 Sound Design: 4/5 Gameplay: 5/5 Engaging And Flow: 10/10 Narrative: 9/10 Fun: 10/10 Art: 9/10 Uniqueness: 8/10 Quality: 10/10 Forgettability: 9/10

  • KaN3K1

    Sep 19, 2021 · PC

    10

    i give the game 10 ...mabye its not perfect for others but for me its just G O A T when u play and replay from Game difficulty ...i have never feel like this but this glory game

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