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Dead Cells

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Roguelite
  • Metroidvania
  • 2D action

Lightning-fast 2D action in a castle that changes with every attempt. It blends the structure of a metroidvania with the permadeath of a roguelite: you permanently unlock weapons and routes while every run demands reflexes.

Why play it now

When you have energy and fancy fluid, demanding combat. A good run can take less than an hour.

Who it's for

For players who enjoy mastering a combat system and seeing themselves improve run after run.

When not to pick it

Not a good idea when you're low on energy: it's fast, punishes mistakes and demands constant concentration.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 100 out of 100
  • Exploring: 45 out of 100
  • Thinking: 30 out of 100
  • Creating: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
500 MB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
97% positive (183,891)
Metacritic
89/100
Developer
Motion Twin
Release date
6 AUG 2018
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.