Dead Cells Reviews

Dead Cells is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

Dead Cells is a wonderful experience, action games can't really become much better than this. every single element is very well done: amazing combat with tons of weapons and elements, great levels and game design despite being a rogue-lite, and awesome music.

Review in Arabic | Read full review

Digiato
Rasoul Kheradmandi
Top Critic
95 / 100
Aug 15, 2018

Dead Cell is an extraordinary and awesome game for all types of gamers. Amazing pixel art graphic, weird sound tracks and an honorable level design are definitely just some significant elements which make Dead Cells to be a perfect game.

Review in Persian | Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2018

If you haven't yet picked up Dead Cells, even if you're not into roguelike platformers, I strongly recommend getting it since it's one of the best of its kind.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2018

If I wanted to describe Dead Cells in one single word, I'd say Infinite. There is no place for repetition in Dead Cells, no ends, this game's aim is to be always funny and worth replaying. Judging by it's price and the content it offers, Dead Cells is easily if not the best, one of the best Indie games that should be placed among nowadays' AAA games.

Review in Persian | Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2018

The distance between Dead Cells and a perfect masterpiece is as narrow as a hairstyle.

Review in Persian | Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2018

Without doubt, Dead Cells is one of the best games in its genre but also one of the best this year. Considering it just released on every major format, there’s absolutely no reason not to pick it up. Dead Cells is essential.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2018

Dead Cells is one of the best roguelike games you can pick up on consoles to date. Not only does it look and run great, but it’s also incredibly addictive and impossible to put down and stop playing. Sure, the first few playthroughs will leave you frustrated and annoyed as the permadeath kicks in and you lose all of your hard work harvesting the cells, but over time you’ll “Git Gud” and breezy through the first few areas. I seriously can’t think of anything negative or bad to say about the game – you’ll easily pour many hours of your life into Dead Cells as you try and reach the end and even more if you’re aiming for the platinum.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2018

One part rogue-like, one part Metroidvania. Mix in some speed running and you’ve got yourself a tremendous baby of a game.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2018

Super Metroid, Symphony of the Night, and now Dead Cells – it easily stands with the greats in every regard.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

An utterly compelling and challenging ride, Dead Cells is a dense and consistently evolving game that is what every budding Early Access game should aspire to become.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2018

Dead Cells is a great new addition to the Metroidvania genre, and it’s amazing that this is Motion Twin’s first major outing besides free-to-play based browser games. Kudos to the team for creating such a memorable experience that sinks it’s claws into you and keeps dragging you back for “just one more run” at 3:00am in the morning.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2018

Dead Cells mixes elements from two different genres that are starting to oversaturate to create its own genre: the roguevania, offering refreshing originality. All of its very well-executed aspects create an experience like no other.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2018

Dead Cells sits in a genre that many strive to find success in. It succeeds where others fail due to a providing a memorable experience. Its rogue nature creates such a variety in gameplay that no two players can tell the same story. The Gothic, medieval setting and mysterious lore make every step taken worth it, as does all the sweet weapons and upgrades.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

Dead Cells managed to surprise me over and over again. The gameplay is so much fun and the audiovisual production sublime. If you have a disdain for Roguelikes (as I usually do) I think you still should give this one a chance! There’s a lot to like here and it’s easily one of the best Switch experiences so far this year.

Read full review

95%
Sep 27, 2018

Dead Cells is a unique combination of the roguelike and metroidvania genres, which may discourage players who don't like difficult games, but will satisfy the rest for a long time.

Review in Slovak | Read full review

94 / 100
Jul 24, 2018
Dead Cells: 2018 REVIEW | Kill, Die, Learn, Repeat video thumbnail
9.4 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2020

Even years after the initial release, even after games are starting to cite Dead Cells as their main inspiration, this game is surprisingly good.

Read full review

93 / 100
Aug 16, 2018

Dead Cells is a candidate for the best indie game of 2018. It does everything right: it's a well-made mix of genres that has personality and is capable of entertaining us for hours

Review in Spanish | Read full review

93 / 100
Dec 15, 2018

Dead Cells is one of the best rogue-like games in the market right now. Also, it has really good playability.

Read full review

9.3 / 10.0
May 4, 2021

Dead Cells is an all-time classic. As part of Xbox Game Pass it is one of the easiest recommendations I’ve ever made on this site/channel. It is tough but fair. It finds that perfect balance of teaching you as you fail, and you will find yourself thinking “Just one more run” time and time again as the hours pass by.

Read full review