Rank 01Why this
Shares procedural generation with Dead Cells.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like Dead Cells
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 9, 2026
Players who liked Dead Cells also play
The closest matches to Dead Cells: Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rogue Legacy, Hades, Windblown, and Hollow Knight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Dead Cells.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Windblown
Why this: Also Roguevania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
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Hollow Knight
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
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Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Dead Cells.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dead Cells
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Motion Twin
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 43,598 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Combat feels satisfying
- High skill ceiling
- Incredible replayability
- Brutal
- Challenging
- Cosmetic customization
More games like Dead Cells, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Dead Cells
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Risk of Rain 2
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Dead Cells.
Risk of Rain (2013)
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Dead Cells.
Celeste
Why this: Same challenging mood as Dead Cells.
Blasphemous
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dead Cells at current Steam store prices.
Katanaut
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and procedural generation with Dead Cells.
Dunjungle
Why this: Also Roguevania and Rogue-lite, like Dead Cells.
Vampire Survivors
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Dead Cells.
Fallback
Why this: Also Souls-like and Rogue-lite, like Dead Cells.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Dead Cells.
Dark Devotion
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Dead Cells.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Dead Cells.
Rogue Legacy
Why this: Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Dead Cells.
Hades
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Dead Cells.
Windblown
Why this: Also Roguevania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
Hollow Knight
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Dead Cells.
Enter the Gungeon
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Action Roguelike, like Dead Cells.
About Dead Cells
The closest matches to Dead Cells: Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rogue Legacy, Hades, Windblown, and Hollow Knight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dead Cells is your kind of game, the closest matches are Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rogue Legacy and Hades — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as brutal and challenging, and single out its cosmetic customization and procedural generation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Dead Cells is a 2018 action-adventure roguelite developed and published by Motion Twin. Set in a procedurally generated castle, the game blends action-platforming with metroidvania exploration, challenging players to navigate interconnected areas while mastering tactical combat and weapon upgrades. Players describe the experience as brutal and challenging, with combat that feels satisfying and a high skill ceiling that keeps them engaged across repeated runs. Cosmetic customization and strategic positioning round out the core mechanics. The game costs $24.99 USD and runs verified on Steam Deck. It holds a 96% positive rating from over 43,000 Steam reviews and earned a Metacritic score of 89.
About Dead Cells: Dead Cells is a roguelite, 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.
Is Dead Cells worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 43,598 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 863 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 27 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels satisfying
- High skill ceiling
- Incredible replayability
People who play it also play: Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rogue Legacy, Hades
Mobile version
Dead Cells is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($0.49 - $7.99 per item) (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
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Frequently asked about Dead Cells
Can I run it?
Is Dead Cells verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dead Cells is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Dead Cells cost?
Dead Cells is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dead Cells?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dead Cells are Skul: The Hero Slayer, Rogue Legacy, Hades.
Who developed Dead Cells?
Dead Cells was developed by Motion Twin.