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Motion Twin2018-08-068997% PositiveSteam
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About This Game

Dead Cells screenshot: A player battles enemies with weapons in a dark, dungeon-like environment with glowing purple and red effects.
Dead Cells screenshot: A player character wields a glowing sword, facing green zombie-like enemies in a dungeon setting.
Dead Cells screenshot: The protagonist battles a giant knight on a bridge under a full moon, surrounded by glowing effects.
Dead Cells screenshot: A player battles enemies on a wooden platform in a dimly lit, eerie fortress with glowing windows.
Screenshot from Dead Cells: A character swings on a chain in a misty forest, approaching a glowing enemy on a wooden platform.
Dead Cells screenshot: A warrior stands in a dimly lit dungeon, holding a weapon near a glowing barred window and hanging cages.
Screenshot of Dead Cells game showing two characters in combat, one wielding a glowing blue sword, set in a dark, dungeon-like environment.
Screenshot from Dead Cells showing a player character in combat with a monster in a dark, dungeon-like environment.
Dead Cells screenshot: A player battles an enemy on a castle rooftop at sunset, with fiery effects and a scenic background.
Screenshot from Dead Cells showing a player character battling a large, glowing enemy amidst a vibrant, autumn-themed backdrop.

Before you lock in a Dead Cells price on GameDeal, check these quick specs. It was developed by Motion Twin and published by Motion Twin. The release date was on August 6, 2018. The genre of the game can be defined as Action and Adventure and Indie.

A snapshot of how Dead Cells reviews break down across review sites. The game has garnered a Metascore of 89 based on critics' reviews. On Steam, this title has 180,217 gamer reviews, 97% of which are positive.

Dead Cells, developed by Motion Twin, is a roguelite action-platformer blending fast-paced 2D combat with metroidvania-inspired exploration. Players control a failed alchemic experiment, navigating an ever-changing Island cursed with permadeath mechanics. The game’s strongest feature is its "Roguevania" design, offering branching paths, unlockable skills, and interconnected levels that reward persistence across runs.

Roguevania World Design

The Island in Dead Cells is built around an interconnected world with branching paths. Each run offers new opportunities to unlock levels, weapons, and abilities while retaining progress through permanent upgrades. Locations change dynamically, ensuring no two attempts are identical, while progression is tied to exploration and discovery.

2D Souls-Lite Combat

Combat involves responsive controls, challenging enemies, and permadeath stakes. Players can wield a variety of weapons and abilities, relying on precise timing and the emergency panic roll to survive. Each encounter demands skill and adaptability, with no checkpoints to soften the difficulty.

Host Possession Mechanic

As an immortal experiment, players possess mortal bodies to move and fight. When a host dies, gameplay resets to the dungeon, forcing players to adapt and restart. This mechanic ties directly into the roguelite loop, encouraging experimentation while maintaining high stakes.

Reviews & Ratings

Reviews & Ratings

Dead Cells holds a Metacritic score of 89 and an OpenCritic score of 89 (Mighty).

97% Positive

Steam Reviews

All Reviews97%
180,217 reviews

Playtime

Main Story5.8h
Main + Extra22.5h
Completionist100h
Data from HowLongToBeat.com

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel i5+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Supported Languages

English
InterfaceSubtitles
French
InterfaceSubtitles
Simplified Chinese
InterfaceSubtitles
Italian
InterfaceSubtitles
German
InterfaceSubtitles

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Game Info

Released
2018-08-06
Platforms
PC
Developer
Motion Twin
Publisher
Motion Twin
Ratings
MC89OC89
Steam Reviews
97% positive (180,217 reviews)
Age RatingESRB Teen
DRM-freeSteamworks

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