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Dead Cells

Roguelike Games · $8.99 + IAP
B Tier
Good · #32 of 40 · provisional
75
4.8★12.4K ratings
$8.99 + IAPprice
13dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple TV

What is Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is a roguevania action platformer in which you play as a failed alchemic experiment exploring a sprawling, ever-changing castle. Combat is fast 2D action with a wide variety of weapons and skills, and permadeath means each death unlocks new levels. The description also lists DLC expansions, including Return to Castlevania, The Bad Seed, Fatal Falls and Queen and the Sea.

Pricing. Dead Cells is $8.99 to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who want roguelite replayability with permadeath
  • Fans of fast 2D action platformers with boss fights
  • Players who prefer nonlinear exploration of an interconnected castle

Screenshots

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Why this app is in B tier

Dead Cells scores 75 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 81, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Death is not the end. Play as a failed alchemic experiment and explore the sprawling, ever-changing castle to find out what happened on this gloomy island...! That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. Dead Cells is a roguevania action platformer that will require you to master frantic 2D combat with a wide variety of weapons and skills against merciless minions and boss. Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat. First available on PC and consoles, the indie hit Dead Cells is now slaying foes on mobile! Main Features • Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath • Frantic and Dynamic 2D Action: Learn your enemies’ patterns to stay alive, or prepare to be sent back to your cell before you can say “baguette” • Nonlinear Progression: Unlock new levels with every death, opt for the path that suits your current build, your playstyle or just your mood. Surely, the ramparts can’t be as bad as the sewers, right? • Play at your own pace: Will you explore every nook and cranny of the castle, or rush to the end? *Latest updates are available: Clean Cut & The End is

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MeasureDead CellsAncient GodsArchero 2
TierBBB
Score75 / 10076 / 10075 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings12.4K2.0K23.3K
Latest ratings · 180d4.0 ★ · 20 reviews—2.6 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update13d ago180d ago35d ago
Price$8.99 + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Dead Cells

What kind of game is it?

The listing describes it as a roguevania action platformer with 2D combat, nonlinear progression, permadeath and exploration at the player's own pace. It is listed under the Games genre.

Does the listing mention expansions?

Yes. The description covers Return to Castlevania, The Bad Seed, Fatal Falls and Queen and the Sea, plus updates Clean Cut and The End is Near. Whether these are included or sold separately is not stated on the App Store.

Is Dead Cells free?

No. Dead Cells is $8.99 to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Dead Cells good for?

Dead Cells is built for players who want roguelite replayability with permadeath, fans of fast 2D action platformers with boss fights, players who prefer nonlinear exploration of an interconnected castle. It sits in the roguelike games list on AppTierList.

Is Dead Cells worth it?

Dead Cells is B tier, ranked #32 of 40 roguelike game apps with a score of 75 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 12,370 ratings. Good, and 31 apps rank above it.

How does Dead Cells compare to Ancient Gods?

Dead Cells is B tier at 75; Ancient Gods is B tier at 76. Ancient Gods ranks higher. Dead Cells is $8.99 to download, with in-app purchases, Ancient Gods is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Dead Cells updated?

Dead Cells was updated 13 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Roguelike Games
Tier
B (Good)
Score
75 / 100
Rank in list
#32 of 40
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Price
$8.99 + IAP (USD)
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
12,370
Recent reviews
4.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(13 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who want roguelite replayability with permadeath, Fans of fast 2D action platformers with boss fights, Players who prefer nonlinear exploration of an interconnected castle
Requires
iOS 15 or later
Size
1807 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
12
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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