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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better | Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel i5+ | Intel i5+ | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Dead Cells on my PC?
To run Dead Cells you need at least a GeForce 450 GTS or a Radeon HD 5750, plus 2 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 460 or a Radeon HD 7800, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Dead Cells?
Dead Cells minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better, CPU: Intel i5+, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 500 MB.
What are the recommended specs for Dead Cells?
Dead Cells recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better, CPU: Intel i5+, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 500 MB.
How many GB is Dead Cells?
Dead Cells requires at least 500 MB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dead Cells?
We don't have a confirmed GPU score for Dead Cells, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.
Is Dead Cells CPU or GPU intensive?
Dead Cells does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.
Can Steam Deck run Dead Cells?
Yes! Dead Cells is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.
How many players can run Dead Cells?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the recommended GPU for Dead Cells. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
