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RoguelikeiOS / Android

Dead Cells

5/5

Dead Cells on mobile is a triumph of porting done right. The roguelike action feels just as tight and responsive as its PC and console counterparts, thanks to carefully designed touch controls and full controller support. Every run feels different thanks to the procedurally generated levels and vast arsenal of weapons and abilities. The Metroidvania-inspired progression system gives you permanent upgrades that make each death feel like progress rather than punishment. The pixel art is gorgeous, animations are fluid, and the dark humor adds personality. With all DLC available on mobile, this is hundreds of hours of challenging, rewarding gameplay in your pocket.

Pros

  • + Excellent touch controls
  • + Tight, responsive combat
  • + Massive weapon variety
  • + All DLC content included

Cons

  • − Steep difficulty curve
  • − Battery-intensive
  • − Small text on phones