Players are sinking hundreds of hours into this relentless action platformer, with 229 out of 259 sampled reviewers holding over 25 hours of playtime. The global Steam history sits at an extraordinary 97 percent positive rating, reinforced by 478 positive post-launch evaluations out of 499.
What it's about: Dead Cells est un jeu d'action/plateforme rogue-lite intégrant des éléments de Metroidvania. Explorez un château tentaculaire en perpétuelle évolution… Pas de points de contrôle. Tuer, mourir, apprendre, recommencer.
In-game
« This game cured my stage four pancreatic cancer and made my family not homeless »👍 anonymous review · 188 h played11« it's no surprise this game has overwhelmingly positive reviews. It's a true gem: a perfect mix of humor, rewarding challenges, and brilliant design. Every new level hits differently. Love it. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played1« unforgiving yet addictive rogue-like once you master the mechanics »👍 anonymous review · 64 h played1« THIS IS A GOOD GAME AND IT IS FRENCH ! »👍 anonymous review · 90 h played« Clairement le meilleur roguelike que je connaisse. Incroyablement complet, durée de vie folle, vraiment très bon ! »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played
« Je suis pas le publique. Répétitif, meta dependant, time consuming, progression lente. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« They need to fix the file sync issues, it's a huge problem. Achievements, settings, nothing stays the same if you're not connected to Wi-Fi all the time... The game is amazing, other than that, but these issues should be tackled. »👎 anonymous review · 17 h played« Game stopped working after 1 hour, and Steam refused a refund. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Incroyable mais je dois encore approfondir mon gameplay pour en faire un vrais avis ont se retrouve dans quelques temps »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« j'aime beaucoup ce jeu, il est vraiment pas mal je le conseil a tout mes amis ! »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
In players' words
« This game cured my stage four pancreatic cancer and made my family not homeless »👍 anonymous review · 188 h played11« Je suis pas le publique. Répétitif, meta dependant, time consuming, progression lente. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« it's no surprise this game has overwhelmingly positive reviews. It's a true gem: a perfect mix of humor, rewarding challenges, and brilliant design. Every new level hits differently. Love it. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played1« They need to fix the file sync issues, it's a huge problem. Achievements, settings, nothing stays the same if you're not connected to Wi-Fi all the time... The game is amazing, other than that, but these issues should be tackled. »👎 anonymous review · 17 h played« unforgiving yet addictive rogue-like once you master the mechanics »👍 anonymous review · 64 h played1« Game stopped working after 1 hour, and Steam refused a refund. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« THIS IS A GOOD GAME AND IT IS FRENCH ! »👍 anonymous review · 90 h played« Incroyable mais je dois encore approfondir mon gameplay pour en faire un vrais avis ont se retrouve dans quelques temps »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Clairement le meilleur roguelike que je connaisse. Incroyablement complet, durée de vie folle, vraiment très bon ! »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played« j'aime beaucoup ce jeu, il est vraiment pas mal je le conseil a tout mes amis ! »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=68
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
83 % pos · n=6
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
68
61
2
5
Content / longevity
14
11
0
3
Graphics / art
6
5
0
1
Performance
4
3
0
1
Audio / music
4
4
0
0
Value for money
4
2
0
2
Story / writing
3
1
0
2
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.
<2h
83 % (n=6)
2-10h
97 % (n=113)
10-25h
95 % (n=151)
>25h
97 % (n=229)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 11, 2017 · All-time low: €9.99 (Jul 17, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,8 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 121 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,1 % of players.
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Combat and mechanics anchor the excitement, driving 61 positive mentions out of 68.
Audio design shines universally, earning 4 positive mentions out of 4.
Visuals impress with 5 positive mentions out of 6.
Abundant content satisfies long-term runs, noted in 11 positive mentions out of 14.
Weaknesses
Narrative elements struggle to captivate, showing 2 negative mentions out of 3.
Pricing draws division with 2 negative mentions out of 4.
Who is it for?
Hardcore action enthusiasts and roguelike fans looking for tight, fast-paced mechanics and immense replayability will find their ideal match here.
Is Dead Cells worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 181,767 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and mechanics anchor the excitement, driving. Current price: 12,49€ (50% off).
Verdict
Dead Cells delivers a masterclass in swift, responsive combat backed by near-universal acclaim across 181,767 total reviews. While the story takes a backseat, the sheer addiction factor guarantees endless dungeon runs.
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