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Dead Cells

Released

  • PlayStation 4
  • Linux
  • Android
  • PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • iOS
  • PlayStation 5
  • Mac
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch

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About

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.

Developer
Motion Twin, Evil Empire
Publisher
Playdigious, Motion Twin
Genres
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Age ratings
ACB MA 15+, ESRB T, CERO C, GRAC 15+, CLASSIND 14, USK 16, PEGI 16
Time to beat
5 h rushed · 22 h normally · 100 h completionist
IGDB rating
86 / 100 (656 ratings)
Also known as
데드 셀 (Dead Cells), deadcells.exe, 死亡细胞

Release dates

PlatformRelease
Android
iOS
Linux · Worldwide · North America · Worldwide
Mac · Worldwide · North America · Worldwide
Nintendo Switch
PC (Microsoft Windows) · Worldwide · North America · Worldwide
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One

Screenshots

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