Dead Cells vs Night in the Woods
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Dead Cells
+2
rating points
More player ratings
Dead Cells
636 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
Fantasy
Features
the game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017pax west 2017
Key Differences
Themes
Dead Cells
Action
Night in the Woods
Drama
Features
Dead Cells
metroidvaniaroguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerrandom level generation
Night in the Woods
puzzle platformerthe game awards - games for impact - nomineemetagamethe game awards 2017ambient music
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dead Cells | Night in the Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2018 | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Rating | 87/100 (636 ratings) | 85/100 (314 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | DramaFantasy |
| 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 | puzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineethe game awards - games for impact - nomineemetagamepax east 2017the game awards 2017ambient musicanimal protagonistbranching storylinepax south 2017pizzathe game awards - nomineecrowd fundedpax east 2016pax west 2016 |
| 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 Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Dead Cells and Night in the Woods have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Fantasy.
Dead Cells stands out for Action, metroidvania, roguelike, roguelite, while Night in the Woods stands out for Drama, puzzle platformer, the game awards - games for impact - nominee, metagame.
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.