Dead Cells vs Cuphead
Dead Cells and Cuphead overlap on Side Scroller, Great Soundtrack and 2D, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. It is a dead heat: 2 metrics each.
Dead Cells
Cuphead| Metric | Dead Cells | Cuphead | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.23 | ★ 4.37 | Cuphead by 0.14 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 88 | 87 | Dead Cells by 1 (1%) |
| Catalog popularity | 7,337 adds | 8,165 adds | Cuphead by 828 (11%) |
| Avg. playtime | 10h | 6h | Dead Cells is longer |
| Platform families | 5 | 4 | Dead Cells |
| Release year | 2018 | 2017 | Dead Cells is newer by 1 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Dead Cells only: Mobile
Verdict
The data splits evenly. Both lean on Side Scroller, Great Soundtrack, 2D and Full controller support, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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