Dead Cells

Dead Cells by Motion Twin is a distillation of roguelike and metroidvania design into something supremely kinetic and satisfying. Each run through its procedurally assembled castle is a test of pattern recognition and adaptation — the combat is fast, unforgiving, and enormously varied thanks to a weapon and skill system that supports countless playstyle combinations. The challenge escalates meaningfully, and unlocking permanent upgrades that persist across deaths gives each run a sense of momentum even when it ends badly. With years of post-launch content, it's one of the most fully-realized action roguelikes available.