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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 Megaman Origins. Other Dead Cells like games are Celeste, Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles, 20xx and Rogue Legacy.

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A roguelike, Castlevania-inspired, action-platformer, Dead Cells allows you to explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle,...

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  1. Hollow Knight icon
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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.

    72 Hollow Knight alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • SteamOS
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Humble Bundle

    Hollow Knight Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Achievements Supported
    4.  Moddable
    5.  Works Offline

    Hollow Knight VS Dead Cells

     
    • 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
    • Hollow Knight is MultiplayerDead Cells is not according to our users
  2. Celeste icon
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    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Celeste Features

    1.  Optional collectibles
    2.  Pixel graphics
    3.  Pixel Art

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

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    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mega Man Rock Force Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side Scrolling
    3.  8-bit Game

    Mega Man Rock Force VS Dead Cells

     
    • 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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    A fan-made game based on the Castlevania series. Play as Efrain Lecarde, a knight of the church, who is sent to investigate a strange event that occurred in the cemetery of his hometown of Segovia Spain.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side Scrolling

    Castlevania The Lecarde Chronicles VS Dead Cells

     
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Megaman Origins Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side Scrolling
    3.  8-bit Game

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  6. 20xx icon
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    An indie roguelike action platform video game.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    20xx Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Coop storymode

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  7. Rogue Legacy icon
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    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.

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Rogue Legacy Features

    1.  Procedurally generated
    2.  Side Scrolling

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  8. Meganoid icon
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    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.

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    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam

    Meganoid Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  8-bit Game
    3.  Side Scrolling

    Meganoid VS Dead Cells

     
    • 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
  9. Hades icon
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    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...

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam

    Hades Features

    1.  Isometric view

    Hades VS Dead Cells

     
    Comments about Hades as an Alternative to Dead Cells
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive May 3, 2019
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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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    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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MegaMan Unlimited Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side Scrolling
    3.  8-bit Game

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    Magical Cat Rescue is a platform game with a nice story. The game character is a witch who lost her cats because of a mistakenly opened portal. The character can smash, fire and break objects in the game. In each level the witch saves a cat.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Magical Cat Rescue Features

    1.  Side Scrolling
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Single player
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline

    Magical Cat Rescue VS Dead Cells

     
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    A Megaman game with more than thirty bosses and powerups in a huge, Metroid-style world.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The game's page is no longer available. No further details or download available.

    Megaman in Megacity Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side Scrolling
    3.  8-bit Game
    4.  Upload directly to Mega

    Megaman in Megacity VS Dead Cells

     
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