Indie Games

Dead Cells

A roguelite, metroidvania inspired action-platformer featuring 2D souls-lite combat.

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81.3 Legend Automated Score
— Legend Editorial Score
— Community Score
— External Critic Score
— External User Score
Overwhelmingly Positive Store Sentiment

Score confidence: 65% (Medium confidence) · 1 stored sources

Missing data: review consensus, value monetization. Missing evidence does not receive positive points.

Monetization Grade

A
Fair

No purchases required, or cosmetic-only purchases with no material competitive advantage.

Last checked: 2026-10-21 08:15:47

Overview

Dead Cells is a roguelite and metroidvania inspired action-platformer where players explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle and its surroundings. The game features challenging 2D souls-lite combat with no checkpoints, encouraging players to kill, die, learn, and repeat as they progress through the levels.

Best for

Players who enjoy challenging action-platformers with roguelite elements.

Automated Score Breakdown

Review Consensus
Player Sentiment
97
Value Monetization
Update Activity
20
Platform Support
90
Accessibility
93
Technical Stability
92
Safety Transparency
88

Pros

  • Challenging gameplay
  • Dynamic environments
  • Replayability due to roguelite elements

Cons

  • No checkpoints can lead to frustration
  • May not appeal to casual players

Official Screenshots

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Screenshots: Motion Twin — via Steam. All images remain the property of their respective owners.

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Sources and Freshness

  • SteamRetrieved 2026-10-21 08:15:35 · confidence 80.00% · active
  • ManualRetrieved 2026-06-23 08:15:00 · confidence 20.00% · broken

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