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IndieEvil Empire, Motion Twin

Dead Cells

Aug 7, 2018 · Switch · PS5 · PS4 · Xbox One · PC · Linux · Mac · iOS · Android

Release dates

PlayStation 5Jun 29, 2023Out now
AndroidJun 2, 2020Out now
iOSAug 28, 2019Out now
Nintendo SwitchAug 7, 2018Out now
PlayStation 4Aug 7, 2018Out now
Xbox OneAug 7, 2018Out now
PC (Windows)Aug 7, 2018Out now
PC (Windows)North AmericaAug 6, 2018
PC (Windows)Early AccessMay 10, 2017
LinuxAug 7, 2018Out now
LinuxNorth AmericaAug 6, 2018
LinuxEarly AccessJun 26, 2018
MacAug 7, 2018Out now
MacNorth AmericaAug 6, 2018
MacEarly AccessJun 26, 2018

About

Dead Cells is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer combining roguelike and Metroidvania design. Players control the Prisoner, an immortal creature that possesses corpses and fights through procedurally generated levels filled with mutated enemies. Combat centers on melee weapons, bows, traps, and dodging, with enemy patterns that reward careful observation. Death is permanent for each run, stripping the player of most collected items, though an in-game currency called Cells allows for purchasing upgrades that persist between attempts. Levels are assembled from pre-designed sections in randomized configurations, and progression through the game unlocks new traversal abilities via collectible Runes.

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