Underplayed Gems

Dead Cells (2018)

Dead Cells cover
Developer
Motion Twin
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 181,754 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relentless cycle of frantic combat, exploratory backtracking, and trial-death-reward that feels both punishing and addictive.

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What players say

Players love the fluid movement and combat variety, but the extreme difficulty and two-hit deaths frustrate many. Later updates sparked backlash over cursed enemies and a grind for cosmetic skins, with some feeling the devs abandoned the game.

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