Dead Cells
Motion Twin · Published by Motion Twin
Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% positive (183,796 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2018 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on a relentless journey through Dead Cells, where every run is a new challenge. Navigate the ever-evolving corridors of an ancient fortress, mastering unique abilities and facing foes in fast-paced action.
About this game
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.
Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Immortal but crippled, your last resort is to take over bodies in order to move, explore… and fight.
While you may well be immortal, the corpses you possess are not. Each time your host is destroyed, you will be sent back to the dungeon to find yourself a new one and start again...
Experience a Roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs new paths you’ve unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons.
Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble make for a visceral and cathartic action game.
Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Immortal but crippled, your last resort is to take over bodies in order to move, explore… and fight.
While you may well be immortal, the corpses you possess are not. Each time your host is destroyed, you will be sent back to the dungeon to find yourself a new one and start again...
Experience a Roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs new paths you’ve unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons.
Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble make for a visceral and cathartic action game.
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Dead Cells studio thanks Guillermo del Toro for playing its game, gently suggests he try the easy mode
In a July 29 IGN interview, prolific director Guillermo del Toro shared his love of the hardcore action-roguelike, Dead Cells, but lamented its difficulty, wishing there was a mode that eased up on the roguelike restarts. Dead Cells studio Motion Twin has since responded to IGN, and recommends del Toro try the easy mode it's already got in there... Read more.Read full article on PC Gamer (Ted Litchfield)Press Coverage
Guillermo del Toro is asking for a slightly more forgiving Dead Cells, checkpoints and all, 'for the elderly players'
I drip-feed roguelikes into my gaming schedule: one too many total resets and my brain could break beyond repair. I always knew this wasn't an unusual approach but I didn't ever think it would be an opinion I'd share with one of my favourite filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro. But the world is a strange place... Read more.Read full article on PC Gamer (Elie Gould)Patch NotesOfficial
Dead Cells Stability Patch: Less Null Access, More Monster Slaying.
Hello everyone! It’s been a hot minute… okay, a looooong minute… since last time. We’ve been closely tracking your reports, so we're stepping in today to squash the most disruptive bugs weighing down your runs. While our team is currently head-down cooking up the next Windblown Early Access update (launching later this month 🔥), we wanted to ensure our Dead Cells gang gets the love and care you deserve. This Steam patch focuses strictly on game stability, and we're actively working on dedicated console patches as we speak! Please find the full breakdown below: Crash Fixes ● Fixed the most common crash when starting the game by adding memory alignment checks to prevent data serialization issues on 32-bit systems. ● Fixed a null access crash when selecting Dracula's boss cell in Custom Mode while using a fixed number of activated boss cells. ● Fixed an issue where Wolf Trap failed to destroy both traps simultaneously, leading to subsequent null access errors down the line. ● Fixed a null access crash that occurred if the inventory was re-arranged mid-attack while using the Flint or Bone. ● Fixed narrative-driven crashes by adding stability null checks to the Doom Bringer speechdeck. ● Added internal cooldowns to most item-pickup and inventory management UIs. This prevents "can't replace weapon/active" racing conditions, closing out potential exploits and related game crashes. Localization ● Regenerated texture sheets for Asian fonts to properly display previously missing glyphs and characters. Linux-only ● Fixed controller issues on Linux by upgrading the SDL library to 2.32.10. Thank you all for your incredible involvement and for continuing to share your feedback with us. Go enjoy those crash-free runs, see you next time! 💌 Cheers, Bidju & everyone at MT Community Highlight {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27850661/7ece025fce1deea55120048dbe037b1b77bf93a6.jpg @nagurama_Read full article on Community Announcements (Bidju)AnnouncementsOfficial
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Arrives on October 15th!
Hello everyone! If you tuned into the Xbox Games Showcase during Summer Games Fest, you've already seen the good news: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse now has a release date! The morning sun has vanquished the horrible wait: Rose Belmont will reclaim the Vampire Killer and take up the mantle on the 15th October! 🎉 Sharpen your stakes and mark this date! 🧄 We Brought the Garlic When we first announced the project, we mentioned that Motion Twin had been involved in an advisory capacity during the development. Truth be told, our role was pretty humble; we occasionally shared feedback when Evil Empire wanted a second opinion! We're just grateful they let us tag along for the ride! 👉❤️👈 We've had a front-row seat watching Evil Empire’s team pour their hearts into this project for years, and we genuinely couldn't be happier for them. Honestly, we can't think of a better team to carry the Belmont legacy forward. 🦇 🏰 The Castle Gates Await If you haven't already, please make sure to wishlist Castlevania: Belmont's Curse to get notified at launch, and show the team some love! PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10018186 Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9NH6N2DNQ0H0 Official Website: https://www.konami.com/games/castlevania/belmonts_curse/us/en-us/ Congratulations again to everyone at Evil Empire! We can't wait to play the final game alongside all of you 🧛♂️ Cheers, Bidju & everyone at MTRead full article on Community Announcements (Bidju)AnnouncementsOfficial
A New Era for Castlevania?!
Hello everyone!You all know how much Castlevania runs through the DNA of Dead Cells. It was our biggest inspiration, and the Return to Castlevania DLC was a dream come true for everyone involved.Today, we are incredibly happy to announce that Evil Empire — the studio that lovingly stewarded Dead Cells for years and added so much of the content you love — has developed a brand new Castlevania game in partnership with KONAMI!We have watched them work in the shadows on this project for years, pouring their hearts, souls, and significant dedication into this legendary franchise. Crafting the next chapter of the series is a massive achievement — GG à vous :)Our Humble ContributionWhile this is Evil Empire’s show, you might have seen our little red star at the beginning of the video? 🤔It was a little secret, but we are pleased to mention that Motion Twin acted as an Advisory Game Studio on the project. We were honored to add our humble stone to thecastle structure, offering our picky feedback whenever they gave us a shout over the past years.Please join us in congratulating Evil Empire and KONAMI on this announcement. (links should be up soon)PS: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10018186 Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9NH6N2DNQ0H0Official Website: https://www.konami.com/games/castlevania/belmonts_curse/us/en-us/Go give them some love (and maybe a wishlist)!– MTRead full article on Community Announcements (Bidju)
