Dead Cells vs Celeste
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Celeste
+2
rating points
More player ratings
Celeste
1,431 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
pax west 2017pixel art
Key Differences
Features
Dead Cells
metroidvaniaroguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nominee
Celeste
precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxiety
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dead Cells | Celeste |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Rating | 87/100 (636 ratings) | 89/100 (1,431 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 | precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxietypsychological explorationrock climbingthe game awards - best score or music - nomineethe game awards - game of the year - nomineedepressionmental healthtransgenderconversationpax west 2017difficult |
| 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 | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Dead Cells and Celeste have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Dead Cells stands out for metroidvania, roguelike, roguelite, while Celeste stands out for precision platforming, puzzle platformer, the game awards - best independent game - winner.
Celeste 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.