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Dead Cells player count chart
No, Dead Cells is not dead. 4,156 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,156. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2017
Dead Cells monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,607 | +0.97% | 5,244 |
| October 2026 | 2,582 | -7.42% | 5,222 |
| September 2026 | 2,789 | +40.76% | 5,857 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +2.29% | 4,161 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -7.96% | 4,068 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +36.21% | 4,420 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -19.64% | 3,245 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -32.28% | 4,038 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +53.05% | 5,963 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -14.05% | 3,896 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -15.92% | 4,533 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +35.42% | 5,391 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +3.08% | 3,981 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -24.16% | 3,862 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +21.18% | 5,092 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -33.32% | 4,202 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +33.01% | 6,302 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -20.34% | 4,738 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +31.53% | 5,948 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -23.51% | 4,522 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +14.55% | 5,912 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -0.35% | 5,161 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -9.77% | 5,179 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +9.25% | 5,740 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -23.64% | 5,254 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +17.32% | 6,881 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -0.83% | 5,865 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +25.4% | 5,914 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -6% | 4,716 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -14.97% | 5,017 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +2.77% | 5,900 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -26.52% | 5,741 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +100.8% | 7,813 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -29.9% | 3,891 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -7.5% | 5,551 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +22.22% | 6,001 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -9.36% | 4,910 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +35.36% | 5,417 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -12.79% | 4,002 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -20.87% | 4,589 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +24.07% | 5,799 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -18.92% | 4,674 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -31.58% | 5,765 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -43.49% | 8,426 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +202.56% | 14,910 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -19.13% | 4,928 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -6.32% | 6,094 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -24.53% | 6,505 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +138.82% | 8,619 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -2.8% | 3,609 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -27.68% | 3,713 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +0.04% | 5,134 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -0.27% | 5,132 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -22.14% | 5,146 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +2.61% | 6,609 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +17.28% | 6,441 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -27.02% | 5,492 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -45.11% | 7,525 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +81.49% | 13,708 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -11.45% | 7,553 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +86.29% | 8,530 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -16.49% | 4,579 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +48.99% | 5,483 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -41.47% | 3,680 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +7.43% | 6,287 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +27.55% | 5,852 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -32.24% | 4,588 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -7.11% | 6,771 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -47.19% | 7,289 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +30.86% | 13,802 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +156.81% | 10,547 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +66.01% | 4,107 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +18.09% | 2,474 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -36.65% | 2,095 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -38.91% | 3,307 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +1.82% | 5,413 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +20.05% | 5,316 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +35.74% | 4,428 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -38.71% | 3,262 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +5.3% | 5,322 |
| March 2020 | n/a | -48.79% | 5,054 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +197.92% | 9,870 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -12.35% | 3,313 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +20.96% | 3,780 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +54.02% | 3,125 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -24.43% | 2,029 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -47.62% | 2,685 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +52.42% | 5,126 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +2.72% | 3,363 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +4.5% | 3,274 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -39.33% | 3,133 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -18.66% | 5,164 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +176.89% | 6,349 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -44.79% | 2,293 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -5.2% | 4,153 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +105.1% | 4,381 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -42.98% | 2,136 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -19.82% | 3,746 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -55.23% | 4,672 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +187.86% | 10,435 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -13.53% | 3,625 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +90.55% | 4,192 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +23.11% | 2,200 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -49.18% | 1,787 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +127.13% | 3,516 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -57.02% | 1,548 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -10.04% | 3,602 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +51.72% | 4,004 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +211.57% | 2,639 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -49.28% | 847 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +8.79% | 1,670 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -63.82% | 1,535 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -7.18% | 4,243 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -32.99% | 4,571 |
| May 2017 | n/a | +45373.33% | 6,821 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +150% | 15 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +200% | 6 |
| February 2017 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
How many people play Dead Cells right now?
Right now, 4,156 players are in Dead Cells on Steam. That makes it the #287 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,156 players. Today's peak is 10% below its 30-day average daily peak of 4,633.
Dead Cells player count history
Over the last 30 days Dead Cells averaged a daily peak of 4,633 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (4,535). Its highest point this month (5,244) is 32% above the same period last year (3,981). In its first month after release (Feb 1, 2017) it peaked at 6 players. Today's player count is 28% of its all-time peak of 14,910, set on Mar 11, 2023.
Best time to play Dead Cells
Based on the last 14 days, Dead Cells is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 69% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Dead Cells players by hour and weekday
When Dead Cells has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
- Developer
- Motion Twin
- Released
- Feb 1, 2017
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 15 languages, 15 with full audio
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Dead Cells price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Dead Cells is at its full price of $24.99. It usually goes on sale for about 50% off (around $12.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $9.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Dead Cells price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.99 | $24.99 | base |
| Euro area | 24,99€ | $28.05 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £21.99 | $29.60 | +18% |
| Canada | C$ 29.99 | $21.47 | -14% |
| Australia | A$ 35.95 | $25.17 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 29.99 | $16.86 | -33% |
| Brazil | R$47,49 | $8.69 | -65% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 233.99 | $12.59 | -50% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Poland | 89,99 zł | $23.01 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 27.99 | $34.22 | +37% |
| Norway | 229,00 kr | $24.63 | -1% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $12.49 | $12.49 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 214.99 | $13.10 | -48% |
| India cheapest | ₹629.00 | $6.66 | -73% |
| Indonesia | Rp 149 999 | $8.30 | -67% |
| China | ¥80.00 | $12.00 | -52% |
| Japan | ¥2,480 | $15.65 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 25,800 | $19.19 | -23% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Dead Cells reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Dead Cells on Twitch
Twitch category "Dead Cells", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Dead Cells Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 14 Oct 2026, with a peak of 267 viewers and 53 on average.
Dead Cells streamers right now
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Dead Cells achievements
Dead Cells has 121 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 24.5% of them; the rarest, Does what it says on the tin, is held by 0.9% of players.
Love the serenity...Reach the Promenade of the Condemned for the first time.92.0%
Quit tickling!Absorb the Vine Rune.87.3%
A room with a view!Reach the Ramparts for the first time.81.6%
What's that funky smell?Reach the Toxic Sewers for the first time.78.1%
Shrewd sleuthFind your first secret zone.77.4%
Finally, a moment of rest...Reach the Black Bridge for the first time.76.5%
¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!Open your first timed door.72.9%
Here comes a new challenger!Absorb the Challenger Rune!72.8%
The Fat and The FuriousYou beat "The Concierge"!72.2%
Slash! Slash! Roll!Unlock 10 weapons.70.5%
My fish is fresh!Reach the Stilt Village for the first time.69.8%
AbsolutionBe cursed... Survive.68.3%
What are you rubbing at anyway?Absorb the Teleportation rune.64.4%
Tic… Toc…Reach the Clock Tower for the first time!61.1%
High dramaReach the Clock Room for the first time!57.0%
Blade MasterYou have beaten the "Time Keeper"!55.7%
Please leave your shoes at the entrance.Reach the Castle for the first time.54.2%
Smells like burned fleshReach the Ossuary for the first time.52.3%
We've all been there before...Hidden achievement50.9%
Afraid of the dark?Reach the Forgotten Sepulcher for the first time!50.0%
See, that wasn't so hard now, was it?Successfully complete a Challenge Rift.48.2%
Bend the knee? I think not…Reach the Throne Room for the first time.47.9%
Pimp my ride.Unlock 10 skills.45.8%
La BruteAbsorb the Ram's Rune.45.4%
YOLO! Or not?Cheat Death…44.2%
Who needs an Italian plumber?Reach the Ancient Sewers for the first time.42.3%
Surgical extractionHidden achievement41.1%
The last rampart falls...Beat the Hand of the King.40.3%
Incy Wincy…Absorb the Spider's Rune!39.0%
Is there something in your eye?You beat "Conjunctivius"!38.6%
Even the rats avoid the place...Reach the Insufferable Crypt for the first time.38.6%
Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and Glory...Reach the Slumbering Sanctuary for the first time!38.5%
It rubs the lotion on its skin!Reach the Prison Depths for the first time.34.7%
Go play outside!Reach the Arboretum for the first time.33.8%
The Bank always wins in the endReach the Bank for the first time.33.7%
Sky FallReach the Fractured Shrines for the first time.33.1%
The dead center of the island...Reach the Graveyard for the first time.32.0%
The mud is getting warm, so you might as well swim.Reach the Morass of the Banished for the first time.31.2%
Going down!Kill an enemy with an elevator.27.9%
Cheers!Reach the Derelict Distillery for the first time!26.5%
Don't. Touch. Anything!Reach the Corrupted Prison for the first time.26.4%
Knee deep in mud...Reach the Nest for the first time.25.8%
Not so toughYou slayed 100 elites. Badman.25.7%
Trapped TrapperTrap an enemy using the Fractured Shrines environment!24.8%
Faster than light!You finished a daily challenge. Well done!23.3%
Am I still on the island?Reach the Castle's Outskirts for the first time.23.1%
Masterful extractionHidden achievement23.0%
I've got my eyes on you...Hidden achievement23.0%
Bound for HellHidden achievement22.0%
Ohhhhhh! That hurt!Hidden achievement21.7%
Up, Guards, and at them again!Hidden achievement21.6%
Steam rolled.Hidden achievement19.9%
Into the vampire's denReach Dracula's Castle for the first time.19.6%
Oh how fast they grow!Get the Leghugger to evolve18.9%
HerderHave 2 pets active at the same time18.1%
Don't fear the ReaperReach the Defiled Necropolis for the first time.17.8%
You digReach the Cavern for the first time.17.4%
Iceberg right ahead!Reach the Shipwreck for the first time!16.2%
Hot and coldReach the Guardian's Haven for the first time.15.8%
Return to senderYou killed an Infected Worker with his own barrel!15.5%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 121 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Dead Cells DLC
Dead Cells has 8 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Soundtrack ↗ | -20% $6.39 | |
| Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania ↗ | -30% $6.99 | |
| Dead Cells: The Queen and the Sea ↗ | -50% $2.49 | |
| Dead Cells: Fatal Falls ↗ | -50% $2.49 | |
| Dead Cells: Demake Soundtrack ↗ | -50% $2.49 | |
| Dead Cells: The Bad Seed ↗ | -50% $2.49 | |
| Dead Cells: Rise of the Giant ↗ | Free | |
| Dead Cells: Soundtrack ↗ | -50% $2.49 | |
Latest Dead Cells news and patch notes
- Jun 15, 2026 Dead Cells Stability Patch: Less Null Access, More Monster Slaying.
- Jun 7, 2026 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Arrives on October 15th!
- Feb 12, 2026 A New Era for Castlevania?!
- Oct 23, 2025 La Motion Week is Back! New DC Plushies, Voxel Collab & More!
- Sep 1, 2025 The Prisoner Enters BlazBlue Entropy Effect!
- Feb 18, 2025 Dead Cells Mobile Update, Clean Cut & The End is Near
- Nov 27, 2024 Astral Ascent: The Dead Cells Rendezvous Update
- Nov 8, 2024 Dead Cells The Rogue-Lite Board Game is Out Now!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dead Cells FAQ
Is Dead Cells dead?
No, Dead Cells is not dead. 4,156 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,156. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Dead Cells?
4,156 people are playing Dead Cells on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,156 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dead Cells?
Dead Cells reached its all-time Steam peak of 14,910 concurrent players on Mar 11, 2023.
Is Dead Cells growing or declining?
Dead Cells is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 4,633, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dead Cells most active?
Dead Cells usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does Dead Cells cost?
Dead Cells costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Dead Cells has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Dead Cells on Steam is $9.99 (60% off), on Mar 10, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $24.99 right now.
Is Dead Cells on sale right now?
No, Dead Cells is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 50%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 60%.
Where is Dead Cells cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Dead Cells is cheapest in India at ₹629.00, about $6.66 or 73% below the US price of $24.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Dead Cells good?
Steam players rate Dead Cells Overwhelmingly Positive: 97% of 184,480 reviews are positive.
When did Dead Cells come out?
Dead Cells was released on Steam on Feb 1, 2017.
Who made Dead Cells?
Dead Cells was developed by Motion Twin.
Is Dead Cells still worth playing?
Dead Cells has a big, active player base on Steam today (4,156 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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