Dead Cells vs Alwa's Awakening
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Dead Cells
+11
rating points
More player ratings
Dead Cells
636 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
metroidvaniaaction-adventure
Key Differences
Features
Dead Cells
roguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017
Alwa's Awakening
skeletonsretro2d
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dead Cells | Alwa's Awakening |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2018 | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Rating | 87/100 (636 ratings) | 76/100 (19 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | metroidvaniaroguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017random level generationparryingskill points in gamewall jumppax west 2017permadeathpre-release public testingshoppingteleportation | metroidvaniaskeletonsaction-adventureretro2d |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, iOS | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Dead Cells and Alwa's Awakening have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Dead Cells stands out for roguelike, roguelite, the game awards - best action game - winner, while Alwa's Awakening stands out for skeletons, retro, 2d.
Dead Cells has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.