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82Steam
2015
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WORTH IT
Action·Adventure
A masterclass in action design, Dead Cells delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
94
Verdict
97%
Steam
90
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 178K reviews)
Healthy player count of 1,672 concurrent
Critically acclaimed (90/100 critic average)
Outstanding soundtrack
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Still in Early Access — content may be incomplete
Dead Cells is a 2018 roguelike-Metroidvania game developed by French independent developer Motion Twin. The player takes the role of an amorphous creature called the Prisoner. As the Prisoner, the player must fight their way out of a diseased island in order to slay the island's King. The player gains weapons, treasure and other tools through exploration of the procedurally generated levels. Dead Cells features a permadeath system, causing the player to lose all items and other abilities upon dying. A currency called Cells can be collected from defeated enemies, allowing the player to purchase permanent upgrades.
Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Love the serenity...
Reach the Promenade of the Condemned for the first time.
92.2%
unlocked
Quit tickling!
Absorb the Vine Rune.
87.7%
unlocked
A room with a view!
Reach the Ramparts for the first time.
81.9%
unlocked
What's that funky smell?
Reach the Toxic Sewers for the first time.
78.6%
unlocked
Shrewd sleuth
Find your first secret zone.
77.8%
unlocked
Finally, a moment of rest...
Reach the Black Bridge for the first time.
76.9%
unlocked
Here comes a new challenger!
Absorb the Challenger Rune!
73.2%
unlocked
¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!
Open your first timed door.
73.1%
unlocked
The Fat and The Furious
You beat "The Concierge"!
72.6%
unlocked
Slash! Slash! Roll!
Unlock 10 weapons.
70.9%
unlocked
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Updated 1d ago
Love the serenity...
Reach the Promenade of the Condemned for the first time.
92.2%
unlocked
Quit tickling!
Absorb the Vine Rune.
87.7%
unlocked
A room with a view!
Reach the Ramparts for the first time.
81.9%
unlocked
What's that funky smell?
Reach the Toxic Sewers for the first time.
78.6%
unlocked
Shrewd sleuth
Find your first secret zone.
77.8%
unlocked
Finally, a moment of rest...
Reach the Black Bridge for the first time.
76.9%
unlocked
Here comes a new challenger!
Absorb the Challenger Rune!
73.2%
unlocked
¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!
Open your first timed door.
73.1%
unlocked
The Fat and The Furious
You beat "The Concierge"!
72.6%
unlocked
Slash! Slash! Roll!
Unlock 10 weapons.
70.9%
unlocked
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