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Dead Cells

Developed by Motion Twin · Published by Motion Twin

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 6, 2018 Price$12.49 Metacritic89/100 Steam reviews154,254

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$12.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic89/100
Steam reviews154,254
Languages15
Achievements121
DLC8

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Motion Twin, published by Motion Twin — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Dead Cells.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel i5+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel i5+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Supported languages (15)

EnglishFrenchSimplified ChineseItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapanesePortuguese - PortugalRussianTurkishKoreanTraditional ChinesePortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin AmericaPolish

Dead Cells FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Dead Cells?

Steam classifies Dead Cells as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Motion Twin. Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

How much does Dead Cells cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Dead Cells at $12.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Dead Cells single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Dead Cells: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Dead Cells on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dead Cells for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Dead Cells out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 6, 2018.

What platforms is Dead Cells on?

Dead Cells is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Dead Cells single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Dead Cells cost?

Steam lists it at $12.49.

Does Dead Cells have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 121 achievements for Dead Cells.

What is Dead Cells's Metacritic score?

Dead Cells has a Metacritic score of 89/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is developed by Motion Twin and published by Motion Twin.

Where to get Dead Cells

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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