Choose Dead Cells
Choose Dead Cells if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 43,598 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dead Cells vs Aura of Worlds
Dead Cells and Aura of Worlds both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Dead Cells (2018) is 6 years older than Aura of Worlds (2024). Aura of Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Dead Cells (96.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Aura of Worlds
Choose Aura of Worlds if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aura of Worlds launched in 2024.
Both Dead Cells and Aura of Worlds sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.4% vs 97.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dead Cells |  Aura of Worlds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (43,598 reviews) | 97.7% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Motion Twin | Cognitive Forge |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dead Cells (2018) is 6 years older than Aura of Worlds (2024).
- Aura of Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Dead Cells (96.4% positive).
- Aura of Worlds is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dead Cells (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dead Cells vs Aura of Worlds — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Cells or Aura of Worlds first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Cells (2018) came out before Aura of Worlds (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Dead Cells and Aura of Worlds similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Dead Cells and Aura of Worlds both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.