Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a roguelike-metroidvania that blends action-platforming with procedural progression across a sprawling castle. Since its 2018 debut, the game has maintained an active development cycle with ongoing content and refinements.

Recently, developer Evil Empire made headlines after pitching a Castlevania-themed DLC to Konami, which resulted in an unexpected offer for a full Castlevania collaboration instead. Meanwhile, the studio has been addressing accessibility concerns; filmmaker Guillermo del Toro publicly requested an easier difficulty option, prompting the developers to implement more forgiving settings. These moves reflect the game's sustained cultural presence nearly a decade after launch and its makers' willingness to expand both the game itself and their creative ambitions.