Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Platform • Adventure • Indie
2018

Dead Cells is an upcoming Platform/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, Linux, Android. Scheduled to launch on August 6, 2018.

Developed by Motion Twin, Evil Empire and published by Motion Twin.

Release Date: 08/07/2018

Released
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trailer

Story

Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, 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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PlatformAdventureIndie

Developers

  • Motion Twin
  • Evil Empire

Publisher

  • Motion Twin

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Ratings & Reviews

90%
Critic Score
12 reviews
83%
User Score
554 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasy

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

roguelikemetroidvaniapermadeathaction-adventuresteamrandom level generationteleportationwall jump

Game Engine

Built with Heaps.io

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 6, 2018

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 5

June 29, 2023
Worldwide

Xbox One

August 7, 2018
Worldwide

Linux

June 26, 2018
Worldwide
August 7, 2018
Worldwide
August 6, 2018
North America

Mac

June 26, 2018
Worldwide
August 6, 2018
North America
August 7, 2018
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 10, 2017
Worldwide
August 7, 2018
Worldwide
August 6, 2018
North America

Android

June 2, 2020
Worldwide

iOS

August 28, 2019
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

August 7, 2018
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

August 7, 2018
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dead Cells on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dead Cells, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dead Cells