Dead Cells (2018)
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3.89 from 1906 ratings
5412 members have it in their collection · 422 playing now · 1596 backlogged · 851 wish listed
How long? Main story 17h · with extras 30h · 100% 80h (from 26 logged playthroughs)
Dead Cells is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer combining roguelike and Metroidvania design. Players control the Prisoner, an immortal creature that possesses corpses and fights through procedurally generated levels filled with mutated enemies. Combat centers on melee weapons, bows, traps, and dodging, with enemy patterns that reward careful observation. Death is permanent for each run, stripping the player of most …
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Dead Cells is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer combining roguelike and Metroidvania design. Players control the Prisoner, an immortal creature that possesses corpses and fights through procedurally generated levels filled with mutated enemies. Combat centers on melee weapons, bows, traps, and dodging, with enemy patterns that reward careful observation. Death is permanent for each run, stripping the player of most collected items, though an in-game currency called Cells allows for purchasing upgrades that persist between attempts. Levels are assembled from pre-designed sections in randomized configurations, and progression through the game unlocks new traversal abilities via collectible Runes.
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Details
- Developers
- Evil Empire, Motion Twin
- Publishers
- Motion Twin, Playdigious
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Event
- Xbox E3 2018 Briefing
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- May 10, 2017 (Early Access) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jun 26, 2018 (Early Access) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
- Aug 06, 2018 (Full Release) (North_America) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 07, 2018 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Aug 28, 2019 (Full Release) (Worldwide) iOS
- Jun 02, 2020 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android
- Jun 29, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 5
Also available on
- Dead Cells: Netflix Edition (2023) · ANDR, iOS
Related
Bundled in
- Dead Cells: Action Game of the Year (Aug 2019) · NSW, PS4
- Dead Cells+ (Nov 2022) · iOS
- Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Bundle (Mar 2023) · LIN, MAC, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
- Dead Cells: Medley of Pain Bundle (Mar 2023) · LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX
- Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition (Aug 2023) · NSW, PS4, PS5
- Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania - Signature Edition (Aug 2023) · NSW, PS5
DLC
- Dead Cells: Rise of the Giant (Mar 2019) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX, iOS
- Dead Cells: The Bad Seed (Feb 2020) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX, iOS
- Dead Cells: Fatal Falls (Jan 2021) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX, iOS
- Dead Cells: The Queen and the Sea (Jan 2022) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX, iOS
- Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania (Mar 2023) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, PS5, XONE, XSX, iOS
Updates
- Dead Cells: Everyone is Here! (Nov 2021) · PC, PS4, XONE
- Dead Cells: Everyone is Here Vol. 2 (Nov 2022) · ANDR, LIN, MAC, NSW, PC, PS4, XONE, iOS
- Dead Cells: The End Is Near (Aug 2024) · PC
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Rating distribution
5 stars
495
4 stars
834
3 stars
467
2 stars
91
1 star
19
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status vidocq_drake Sep 15, 2020
Finished on 0 and 1bc. Played on PC also the dlcs. Owned on PS4.
Status GigaDeathNullGolem Aug 6, 2020
mixed feelings on this. My friend really likes this game and has gone a lot further, but after a dozen or so playthroughs i cant get beyond the third area. any tips to have a better time or am i doing something wrong? It's a neat idea but the grinding in this just sucks.
i get the feeling this is …
mixed feelings on this. My friend really likes this game and has gone a lot further, but after a dozen or so playthroughs i cant get beyond the third area. any tips to have a better time or am i doing something wrong? It's a neat idea but the grinding in this just sucks.
i get the feeling this is for many a love/hate thing (though hate is a strong word) maybe its a matter of equipment or somethng i just havent figured out.
Status Trying_Island Jun 30, 2020
Im laughing very hard because i remember 1-2 years ago i poured dozens upon dozens of hours into Dead cells and never managed to actually beat the final boss, but after a two year break i booted it up and managed to beat it first try XD
Status 8BitHero Jun 8, 2020
I don't know how I'm supposed to beat the Hand. I had a really good run yesterday, good traps and my playing was top notch. Then I got to the Hand and he decimated me. I might have to watch a playthrough. The amount of bombs he throws, spikes in the pits, elite enemies he deploys (didn't get that far …
I don't know how I'm supposed to beat the Hand. I had a really good run yesterday, good traps and my playing was top notch. Then I got to the Hand and he decimated me. I might have to watch a playthrough. The amount of bombs he throws, spikes in the pits, elite enemies he deploys (didn't get that far this time), and the shear size of him makes the fight brutal. Bruuuutal.
So I ask you fancy Grouvers since I'm getting a little burnt out from Bloodborne and Dead Cells, what are some good casual games (like Animal Crossing) I can play on PS4 or Vita? Thank you!
Status GigaDeathNullGolem Apr 19, 2020
i played two runs of this last night. it reminds me of the exact same kind of elation and woe that Darkest Dungeon wrought my life.
Status Esquared77 Apr 2, 2020
Jumping back in, didnt play much when originally purchased but is a good time, finally reached the first boss
Status RxBrad Jan 11, 2020
This game really tickles that "just one more game" part of my brain. However, as a mere mortal who doesn't memorize/count frames in videogames, it feels like it'll take quite a bit of grinding to gain access to weapons & skills strong enough to beat that Hand of the King mofo. Then I'll need a lucky roll of the RNG. …
This game really tickles that "just one more game" part of my brain. However, as a mere mortal who doesn't memorize/count frames in videogames, it feels like it'll take quite a bit of grinding to gain access to weapons & skills strong enough to beat that Hand of the King mofo. Then I'll need a lucky roll of the RNG.
I'm too old to git gud.
Status RxBrad Jan 5, 2020
Only a couple hours of playtime in, but I'm already really digging the rhythm of this game. The bow & arrow that drops huge lakes of fire that I got on my second attempt seemed a bit overpowered (but also fun). Shame that I had to quit out of the game due to adult responsibilities.
Status RPeterG Dec 22, 2019
I've heard great things about this game for some time now. Never pulled the trigger on it as I'm not the biggest fan of roguelikes. Decided to get Gamepass as my X Box One is my most neglected console and wanted to try some games out. Played this for a couple of hours and I can see why people like …
Read moreI've heard great things about this game for some time now. Never pulled the trigger on it as I'm not the biggest fan of roguelikes. Decided to get Gamepass as my X Box One is my most neglected console and wanted to try some games out. Played this for a couple of hours and I can see why people like it. Gameplay is addictive and I like the art style. That being said I don't know if it' a game I can sink a ton of time into. Even with the positives it is a roguelike and for whatever reason I burn out on them very quick. I'll give it another go at sometime I'm sure though.
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