Can I run Dead Cells?

Official Dead Cells system requirements, player reports on Dead Cells performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Intel i5+
Memory
2 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Storage
500 MB available space
Notes
DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Recommended

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Intel i5+
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
Storage
500 MB available space
Notes
DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well and is optimized for low-end devices, including the Steam Deck, but some users report performance issues and bugs on certain platforms.

Drawn from 21 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • sporadic stuttering
  • camera glitches
  • crashes
  • input issues on Steam Deck

What runs it well

  • can run on low-end PCs
  • optimized for low settings
  • smooth controls
  • great performance on Steam Deck

Steam Deck

Runs well for some users, but others report input and stability issues on the Steam Deck.

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Dead Cells