SummaryThe inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania's unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration. A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to help him vanquish t... Read More
Developer:Motion Twin
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
Released On:
Mar 6, 2023
Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
88
95% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
5% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Mar 9, 2023
100
If you’re a Castlevania fan who hasn’t played this game for some reason, you owe it to yourself to buy this now. And even if you’re not, it’s still more super high-quality content for an awesome game that clearly is standing the test of time, made with clear and demonstrated love by independent developers, and you should buy it anyway.
Apr 5, 2023
95
Those new enemies, secrets and boss fights make for some surprises that are sure to delight. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania offers more than just a cheap nostalgia trip. At $10, players will get more than their money's worth in this expansion that's a must-play for Castlevania fans and anyone looking for an enthralling challenge.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
75% Positive
81 Ratings
81 Ratings
17% Mixed
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8% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Mar 14, 2026
10
Brilliant game. Lovely soundtrack. Best roguelike game I've played so far. Good fun
Sep 24, 2025
10
A very good game, I spent many hours and never used shields, only bows, freeze/ice weapons. Hope for more.
Auf Deutsch: Tolles Spiel, kaum etwas zu beanstanden, auch wennich meistens auf der Switch gespielt habe, ist die PC Version genau so gut. Hoffentlich geht es weiter!
Mar 14, 2023
90
The crossover of my dreams is made exactly like Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania, an expansion that embellishes the formula of the base game by incorporating a massive dose of references and content taken from one of the most beloved videogame sagas of all time.
Mar 6, 2023
90
At $9.99, Return to Castlevania is the most expensive DLC for Dead Cells yet, but it is substantial enough to be worth it. The new areas are a ton of fun, and the number of new weapons and costumes is hefty enough to add extra value to the game. It might not hit as hard for those who don't have nostalgia for Castlevania, but even then, the extra biomes and boss fights are pretty darn great.
Mar 6, 2023
90
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a fun and challenging action-platformer that will stimulate the part of the older gamers’ brains that loves nostalgia, while teaching a new generation that a 2D game can still be great, even in 2023.
Mar 6, 2023
80
Return To Castlevania integrates into Dead Cells without distorting it, proving to be a heartfelt tribute and well placed within the flow of the main game. Fans of the Motion Twin title will find in the DLC the dynamism that has always distinguished the basic experience, plus new stages and exciting boss fights to overcome with equipment never seen before. However, given its harmony with the original adventure, Return To Castlevania is also a good starting point for those who, perhaps fans of the Belmont saga, want to get closer to Dead Cells: they will thus find themselves faced with the most complete version of one of the most magnetic , fun and challenging Rogue-Lite on the market.
Mar 6, 2023
70
Return to Castlevania is an obvious and great mix between Dead Cells and Castlevania. This new DLC is a great tribute to the Konami historic video game saga. If you already a Dead Cells player, you will obviously like playing with all the new toys Motion Twin is offering and if you never played Dead Cells but love Castlevania, now it's now or never to try out this incredible Roguevania.
Sep 8, 2025
10
After playing through Dead Cells' Castlevania DLC for a little over an hour... Goodness me. This game deserves all the hype, all the love, and all the praises. The return to castlevania DLC is basically a side-story for the game, and i love it for that. The core experience is mostly de-attached from the dead cells base campaign. Exploring through the world of castlevania? with dead cells' presentation? a new rendition of classic castlevania soundtracks? Incredible. Just incredible. 10/10
Jun 13, 2025
10
Великолепный рогалик, с удовольствием возвращаюсь в него периодически. В моем топе по легендарности на одном уровне с айзеком, возможно даже повыше изза более динамичных и красочных файтов с самого начала.
Oct 5, 2023
10
Great levels, great bosses, and the possibility of more Castlevania that isn't **** machines? Who are these people and what have they done with Konami
Mar 19, 2023
10
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is a very welcome addition to Dead Cells that is a lot more than just a simple fan service. Both games are combined in a perfect way, and you can really feel the amount of passion that the developers have with Castlevania when making this DLC. The stages have glorious visuals and the iconic soundtrack from Castlevania is reimagined through some delightful remixes on Dead Cells style. The new weapons make combat very powerful and exploration of Dracula's castle very exciting. I very strongly recommend it.
Mar 8, 2023
10
A gorgeous, fantastic, addctive, and memorable love letter to the classic Castlevania games, especially Symphony of the Night. Everytime this game is mentionned is a big win for me.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date:Mar 6, 2023
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