'Dead Cells' Free for a Limited Time on Epic Games' iOS Store in the EU

Epic Games launched its mobile store for iPhone and iPad in the EU last year, and it has since established a popular program of weekly game giveaways. This week, it is making one of the most awarded indie action games of recent years free to download for a limited time.

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Dead Cells is an action-platformer from developer Motion Twin that combines elements of traditional side-scrolling combat with roguelike design. Players explore a procedurally generated castle, where levels, enemy placements, and rewards change with each run.

The game is known for its responsive combat, permanent progression mechanics, and branching level paths that unlock over time. Its pixel-art presentation and soundtrack have been lauded by critics, and regular post-launch updates have expanded the game with new content, keeping players coming back for more.


Epic has reported that hundreds of millions of free games have been redeemed on its store. If you're in the EU and haven't taken advantage of previous Epic Games store giveaways, grabbing a free copy of Dead Cells is, by all accounts, a good way to start. The offer ends on December 18, and you'll need to create an Epic account if you don't already have one.

The ‌Epic Games‌ Store for iOS is only available in the European Union right now because alternative app stores and distribution methods are not allowed in other countries.

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Top Rated Comments

erikkfi Avatar
6 weeks ago
I hope Apple gets some money for each download, otherwise a grave injustice is occurring.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
6 weeks ago

Free, in the sense of no money spent. Not free, in the sense that you’ll have to install an alternative App Store first.
Which doesn't cost money ... so still free actually.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
FrozenShivers Avatar
6 weeks ago

Platformers are so 80s.
It’s a roguelite at its core, not a platformer..
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
6 weeks ago

Epic Games launched its mobile store for iPhone and iPad in the EU last year, and it has since established a popular program of weekly game giveaways.
Epic Games giving away free games? I was told by countless MR users that app developers looking to bypass Apple's app store and/or their payment system was nothing more than a trick to line their pockets, and that the end user would in no way see any benefit from it. What is this madness?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
6 weeks ago
Good to know. Not sure when it will be available worldwide. Might consider trying it out then.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nottorp Avatar
6 weeks ago
For the record, I don't regret buying this game. On PC though (yes, Macs are Personal Computers). No idea how the mobile port fares.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)