Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a 60fps game on every PlayStation console, which is the only frame rate that really matters for a game built on frame-perfect dodges and parries. The native PS5 build pushes the hand-drawn pixel art to 4K and cuts restart times to almost nothing, while the PS4 version runs the same 60fps target at Full HD. There are no graphics modes to select and no PS5 Pro patch, so Pro owners run the PS5 build unchanged.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
The native PS5 build renders the hand-drawn pixel art at 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant restarts.
Standard
PS5 ProThe native PS5 build renders the hand-drawn pixel art at 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant restarts.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
The native PS5 build renders the hand-drawn pixel art at 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant restarts.
Standard
PS5The native PS5 build renders the hand-drawn pixel art at 4K with a locked 60fps and near-instant restarts.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4
The PS4 version targets 60fps at Full HD, which is what a precision action-roguelite needs.
Standard
PS4The PS4 version targets 60fps at Full HD, which is what a precision action-roguelite needs.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
No PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 build runs unchanged on Pro.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 87Excellent | 87Excellent |
| Recommended mode | Standard | Standard |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- Performance Score
- 87Excellent
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 87Excellent
- Recommended mode
- Standard
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Dead Cells run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Dead Cells offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
What frame rate does Dead Cells run at on PS5?
On PS5, Dead Cells offers 1 graphics mode: Standard targets 60 FPS at 4K.
Is Dead Cells worth playing on PS5 Pro?
No PS5 Pro patch: the PS5 build runs unchanged on Pro.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Dead Cells?
Dead Cells scores 87/100 on PS5 Pro. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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