Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+
Dead Cells
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
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 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment 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")
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.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- 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: 24,99€.
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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