Dead Cells: Netflix Edition in IOS

Escape a pixel art castle

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Our Expert Score

95/100

Dead Cells: Netflix Edition is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest 'rogue-lite' metroidvanias ever made. This version isn't just a port; it's a massive value proposition that includes all previously released DLCs, including the brilliant 'Return to Castlevania.' The gameplay loop is incredibly addictive—you explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle, find unique weapons, and die repeatedly, only to grow stronger and more skilled with each run.

What makes this edition stand out is how perfectly it handles the transition to mobile. The touch controls are surprisingly responsive, though I highly recommend using a controller for the later 'Boss Stem Cell' difficulties. The pixel art is gorgeous, and the fluid animations make every dodge and strike feel impactful. Since it's part of a Netflix subscription, there are no annoying ads or predatory microtransactions, which is a breath of fresh air in the mobile gaming landscape. It’s a challenging, rewarding, and stylish masterpiece that feels right at home on a smartphone.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 3.5.9Tue Aug 26 2025

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.


Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Escape a limitless castle with an undead twist in this roguevania action platformer. Find secrets, take down bosses, and if you die? Start from the bottom and reignite the fight.

You’re what’s left after a botched experiment in an abandoned castle made you a pile of undead sludge. All you need to escape is someone else’s less-than-alive body and the sheer will to battle your way through a constantly changing, pixel art castle full of rogue enemies and terrifying bosses. Learn the ropes of action-packed 2D combat and platform exploration, master a variety of weapons and develop your strengths as you unravel the secrets of the dungeon, the castle and whatever lies beyond.

Also: don’t worry about dying. That’s what the giant pile of corpses in the dungeon is for. Fight, learn, die, start over and keep getting better.

The Netflix edition includes all of the free and paid downloadable content created for the original game, so members can experience the full scope of their escape from the first awakening. Battle through the secret Arboretum in "The Bad Seed" expansion, hone your combat skills in "Rise of the Giant," rise from the dungeon to the shore with "Fatal Falls," fight the castle’s baddest boss in "The Queen and the Sea" and enlist the help of iconic Castlevania characters Alucard and Richter Belmont to take on Dracula in the ultra-retro "Return to Castlevania" DLC.

Features:

• Fight unique enemies in each castle biome and learn how to evade their special abilities.

• Loot and level up new weapons, advantages, genetic enhancements and more to customize your hero on every new escape attempt.

• Awaken into a new challenge every time you resurrect; with the castle’s magically shifting layout, no two runs will ever be the same.

• Explore secret areas within and around the castle to unlock big rewards (or even bigger bosses).

- From Motion Twin, Evil Empire and Playdigious.


Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Escape a limitless castle with an undead twist in this roguevania action platformer. Find secrets, take down bosses, and if you die? Start from the bottom and reignite the fight.

You’re what’s left after a botched experiment in an abandoned castle made you a pile of undead sludge. All you need to escape is someone else’s less-than-alive body and the sheer will to battle your way through a constantly changing, pixel art castle full of rogue enemies and terrifying bosses. Learn the ropes of action-packed 2D combat and platform exploration, master a variety of weapons and develop your strengths as you unravel the secrets of the dungeon, the castle and whatever lies beyond.

Also: don’t worry about dying. That’s what the giant pile of corpses in the dungeon is for. Fight, learn, die, start over and keep getting better.

The Netflix edition includes all of the free and paid downloadable content created for the original game, so members can experience the full scope of their escape from the first awakening. Battle through the secret Arboretum in "The Bad Seed" expansion, hone your combat skills in "Rise of the Giant," rise from the dungeon to the shore with "Fatal Falls," fight the castle’s baddest boss in "The Queen and the Sea" and enlist the help of iconic Castlevania characters Alucard and Richter Belmont to take on Dracula in the ultra-retro "Return to Castlevania" DLC.

Features:

• Fight unique enemies in each castle biome and learn how to evade their special abilities.

• Loot and level up new weapons, advantages, genetic enhancements and more to customize your hero on every new escape attempt.

• Awaken into a new challenge every time you resurrect; with the castle’s magically shifting layout, no two runs will ever be the same.

• Explore secret areas within and around the castle to unlock big rewards (or even bigger bosses).

- From Motion Twin, Evil Empire and Playdigious.


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 2035 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Dead Cells: Netflix Edition brings the full award-winning experience to mobile members. This 2D action-platformer blends the high-stakes permadeath of a roguelike with the interconnected exploration of a Metroidvania. Players step into the role of a failed alchemical experiment, battling through a shifting castle and its grotesque inhabitants. With over 150 weapons and spells, the combat is fast, fluid, and punishing. This edition includes all premium DLCs like 'Return to Castlevania' and 'The Queen and the Sea,' offering hundreds of hours of gameplay without ads or extra costs.

Features

1

Interconnected Metroidvania world

2

Frantic 2D Action

3

Permadeath mechanics

4

Includes all 4 major DLCs

5

No ads or in-app purchases

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