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Dead Cells is described as 'A roguelike, Castlevania-inspired, action-platformer, Dead Cells allows you to explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle, unlock new gear and gain access to unreachable areas. Fight to the death using the weapons and loot you find during each run, slowly building your strength' and is a Platform Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Dead Cells for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Playstation, Mac and Nintendo Switch apps. The best Dead Cells alternative is Hollow Knight. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Mega Man Rock Force or Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles. Other Dead Cells like games are Hades, Celeste, Megaman Origins and 20xx.

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  1. Hollow Knight icon

    Hollow Knight

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    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    71 Hollow Knight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • SteamOS
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Humble Bundle
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    • Hollow Knight is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dead Cells.

    • Hollow Knight is the most popular commercial alternative to Dead Cells.

    • Hollow Knight is Paid and ProprietaryDead Cells is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Hades

     2 likes

    The player takes the role of Zagreus, the prince of the Underworld, who is trying to escape the realm to get away from his dispassionate father, Hades, and reach Mount Olympus. His quest is supported by the other Olympians, who grant him gifts to help fight through the beings...

    23 Hades alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
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    Comments about Hades as an Alternative to Dead Cells
    Aleksandr Dikov
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    The same conception — progress through the series of deaths.

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    • Hades is Paid and ProprietaryDead Cells is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Celeste

     10 likes

    Celeste is a platforming video game by Canadian video game developers Matt Thorson and Noel Berry. The game was originally created as a prototype in four days during a game jam, and later expanded into a full release.

    23 Celeste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  5. Mega Man Rock Force icon

    Mega Man Rock Force

     5 likes

    Megaman Rock Force is a fan-made game designed to mimic the look and feel of classic 8-bit Megaman games.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Mega Man Rock Force is the most popular free alternative to Dead Cells.

    • Mega Man Rock Force is Free and ProprietaryDead Cells is Paid and Proprietary
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    Megaman Origins

     4 likes

    Between MM3 and MM4 there was a MM adventure, never told, until now:

    Protoman has dissapeared after defeating Dr Wily for the Third time and Megaman is wondering where he could be. But suddenly 8 Robot Masters appears trying to destroy the World! But after the battle 4 misteriou.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    20xx

     2 likes

    An indie roguelike action platform video game.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • PlayStation Network
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    Rogue Legacy

     3 likes

    Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might have vertigo-- they could even be a dwarf.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  11. Meganoid icon

    Meganoid

     1 like

    Meganoid is a challenging shooter/platformer with randomly generated levels to make every game unique. Descend into the depths of the Meganoid space ship collecting items to enhance your abilities.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    • Meganoid is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Dead Cells.

    • Meganoid is Paid and ProprietaryDead Cells is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. MegaMan Unlimited icon

    MegaMan Unlimited

     6 likes

    Megaman Unlimited is a Megaman fan-game in the classic 8-Bit NES style both in sound and visuals. It is similar to Megaman 3 and Megaman 9-10 in design philosophy. MMU is made by fans for fun. It is not related to the official series’ canon.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Spelunky

     5 likes

    Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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