Dead Cells Nintendo Switch (Digital Download)

Dead Cells is a roguelike video game inspired by Metroidvania-style games, developed and published by Motion Twin. After a year in early access, Dead Cells was released for Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on August 7, 2018. A mobile port for iOS was released on August 28, 2019 and an Android port was released on June 3, 2020.

In the game, the player takes the role of an amorphous creature puppeteering a corpse in a dungeon, through which they must fight their way out. The player gains various weapons, treasure and other tools through exploration of the procedurally-generated levels to fight undead creatures within it. At times, the player gains “cells”, a type of in-game currency that can be used to purchase permanent upgrades or unlock items. Dead Cells uses a permadeath system, causing the player to lose all cells and other currencies and items upon each instance of death. Motion Twin was inspired by The Binding of Isaac in developing the game.