![The player characters from Dead Cells, Hades 2, and Spelunky 2 line up against a background map from Caves of Qud.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/best-roguelikes-header-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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The Dead Cells developer's new roguelike Windblown has a dash so potent it makes the game seem disposable
Hyper Light Speedrunner
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Dead Cells custodians Evil Empire are reportedly working on a new Prince of Persia roguelike, out this year
The game will receive “constant free updates”
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Ending Dead Cells updates is a "marketing stunt" to "leave room" for Windblown, claims former lead designer
Former Motion Twin member has "blunt words" for old workplace
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Dead Cells to receive its final update as devs move on to new "secret projects"
It's "time for something shiny and new"
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Dead Cells creators Motion Twin reveal cute and gory new roguelike Windblown
Out 2024 in early access
![The Enter The Panchaku update for Dead Cells introduces the deadly double frying pan weapon to Motion Twin and Evil Empire's roguelite.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Cells-Enter-The-Panchaku-main.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Dead Cells is getting an animated series from the makers of its wonderful trailers
10 episodes coming in 2024
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Dead Cells is getting Castlevania themed DLC in 2023
Our flame-headed friends joins forces with Richter Belmont & Alucard
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Free Dead Cells update adds goodies based on Hotline Miami, Slay The Spire and more
Coming to PC first, consoles to follow
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Dead Cells’ boss rush update dares you to tangle with back-to-back big bads
It's free, and out now
![The Enter The Panchaku update for Dead Cells introduces the deadly double frying pan weapon to Motion Twin and Evil Empire's roguelite.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Cells-Enter-The-Panchaku-main.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Dead Cells’ Enter The Panchaku update turns you into a pan-wielding ninja
While the devs pan NFTs
![Dead Cells is getting three more updates in 2022, and Motion Twin says 2023 will be the game's most important year to date.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Cells-roadmap-main.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Dead Cells team say the game isn’t dead yet and set out roadmap for 2022
“2023… The most exciting year in Dead Cells’ history!”
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RPS@PAX 2022: Our favourite booths from the show (and bonus carpet rankings)
No really, the carpet this year was *outstanding*
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Dead Cells teases latest DLC The Queen And The Sea in short but spooky trailer
A nautical nightmare
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Ooh, Dead Cells has Hollow Knight things now
The Everyone Is Here update adds characters from other great indies
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New Dead Cells update makes it more approachable to newcomers
With a training area and some optional helping hands
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Curse Of The Dead Gods adds Dead Cells-themed dangers in crossover update
New weapons, curses and challenges
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Dead Cells: Fatal Falls' launch brings a cute animated trailer
New areas, weapons, enemies - the works