Dead Cells is a Action, Adventure game from Motion Twin with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Motion Twin
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $12.49
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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+
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mavericks 10.9 or later Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac 2012 or later
- Recommended
- OS: Mavericks 10.9 or later Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac 2012 or later
Linux
- Minimum
- Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+
- Recommended
- Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dead Cells is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, replayable, exploration, and pixel art.
Best for players who want pixel art, boss rush, replayable, and exploration.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Suddenly you’re airborne half the time, weaving through enemies like they’re standing still, triggering traps, melting bosses, and wondering when exactly you…It’s punishing, fast, and endlessly replayable.The pixel art and animation is top notch, sound effects are good too.Graphics, music, weapons, roguelike-elements, exploration – all top notch.Why it fits
Good fit if you want a single-player action-adventure with boss rush, exploration, replayability, and pixel art. It stands out for standout fights, a replayable structure, and a strong exploration focus.
Who might skip it
Skip if you do not want a fast, challenging game centered on repeated runs and boss fights.