Dead Cells (2018)
- 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
How it feels
A relentless cycle of frantic combat, exploratory backtracking, and trial-death-reward that feels both punishing and addictive.
fast-pacedchallengingpunishingatmosphericdark fantasyproceduralrepetitivesatisfying
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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