Dead Cells vs Rogue Legacy 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dead Cells wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dead Cells is $5.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dead Cells | Rogue Legacy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 78 | 73 |
| Quality | 95 | 90 |
| Value | 77 | 73 |
| Popularity | 43 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.61 | $10.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 90.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.9K | 171 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dead Cells | Rogue Legacy 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 6, 2018 | April 28, 2022 |
| Developers | Motion Twin | Cellar Door Games |
| Publishers | Motion Twin | Cellar Door Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7+ | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5+ | 3.0 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better | Nvidia GTX 680, AMD R9 280X |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+ | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dead Cells or Rogue Legacy 2?
Dead Cells won the comparison against Rogue Legacy 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Dead Cells worth buying over Rogue Legacy 2?
Based on the metrics, Dead Cells won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Dead Cells currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC