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2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified97 % positive24.99 €

A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
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The closest matches for Dead Cells are Astral Ascent, Rogue Legacy and ScourgeBringer. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead Cells special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Astral Ascent

95 %Match

2023PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified94 % positive24.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Dead Cells: runs that differ every time, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as jumping and platforming.

A fast-paced 2D action roguelite where you pick one of four heroes and take on the twelve Zodiac bosses. Quick combat, plenty of spells and allies keep each run varied.

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Runs that play out differently every time

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ScourgeBringer

Runs that play out differently every time

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Rogue Legacy 2

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Dungreed

Runs that play out differently every time

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Downwell

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Have a Nice Death

Lavish presentation

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Fury Unleashed

Strong character progression

A fast-paced comic-book shooter platformer where you blast through ever-changing pages, chain combos and collect ink to permanently upgrade your hero. Roguelike and Metroidvania elements add variety and replay value.

Summum Aeterna

Runs that play out differently every time

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