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Celeste

Difficult 2D precision platformer about climbing a mountain and persevering

Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd. · Published by Maddy Makes Games Inc. · Released Jan 25, 2018

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 144K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 1,493 in 30 days
Players
1,579
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Feb 7, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 4000
2 GB RAM · 1.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

What is Celeste?

A single-player 2D precision platformer in which Madeline climbs Celeste Mountain while confronting her inner demons. You jump, air-dash, and climb through hundreds of challenge screens, with secrets and unlockable, harder B-side chapters.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding platforming built around repeated attempts
  • +you value pixel art, music, and a personal story
  • +you want simple movement controls with depth to master

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed platforming with generous room for error
  • −you dislike replaying sections after frequent deaths
  • −you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure

What players say

97% of 143,899 reviews are positive · 94% of 1,493 in the last 30 days

Players praise the story and themes, pixel art, soundtrack, and the satisfaction of mastering the movement. The most common complaint is the punishing repetition of precise jumps, with some players saying later challenges demand too much time and near-perfect execution.

Players over time

▼ -19% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 2,003 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20261,579
Nov 6, 20261,261
Nov 5, 20261,245
Nov 4, 20261,152
Nov 3, 20261,326
Nov 2, 20261,307
Nov 1, 20261,491
Oct 31, 20261,650
Oct 30, 20261,318
Oct 29, 20261,255
Oct 28, 20261,308
Oct 27, 20261,365
Oct 26, 20261,532
Oct 25, 20262,003
Oct 24, 20261,879
Oct 23, 20261,635
Oct 22, 20261,528
Oct 21, 20261,516
Oct 20, 20261,557
Oct 19, 20261,560
Oct 18, 20261,987
Oct 17, 20261,892
Oct 16, 20261,676
Oct 15, 20261,659
Oct 14, 20261,619
Oct 13, 20261,652
Oct 12, 20261,642
Oct 11, 20261,851
Oct 10, 20261,699
Oct 9, 20261,554
Oct 8, 20261,576
Oct 7, 20261,621
Oct 6, 20261,572
Oct 5, 20261,766
Oct 4, 20261,826
Oct 3, 20261,759
Oct 2, 20261,519
Oct 1, 20261,557
Sep 30, 20261,463
Sep 29, 20261,376
Sep 28, 20261,503
Sep 27, 20261,692
Sep 26, 20261,673
Sep 25, 20261,645
Sep 24, 20261,467
Sep 23, 20261,242
Sep 23, 20261,456
Sep 22, 20261,495
Sep 21, 20261,960

How many players finish Celeste?

35% of Steam players have unlocked «Celeste», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Celeste screenshot 1

Celeste system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 1.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or newer
Processor
Intel Core i3 M380
Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Celeste have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Celeste run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
32
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Celeste use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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