Celeste — Is It Worth Playing?

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall.

Jan 25, 2018Platformerby Maddy Makes Games Inc.$4.99
Quick verdict Celeste holds 97% positive across 128,436 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Platformer games like Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, it's an easy one to check out.

About Celeste

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of multiplayer classic TowerFall. A narrative-driven, single-player adventure like mom used to make, with a charming cast of characters and a touching story of self-discovery A massive mountain teeming with 700+ screens of hardcore platforming challenges and devious secrets Brutal B-side chapters to unlock, built for only the bravest mountaineers IGF “Excellence in Audio” finalist, with over 2 hours of original music led by dazzling live piano and catchy synth beats Pie The controls are simple and accessible - simply jump, air-dash, and climb - but with layers of expressive depth to master, where every death is a lesson. Lightning-fast respawns keep you climbing as you uncover the mysteries of the mountain and brave its many perils. This is it, Madeline. Just breathe. You can do this.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
2,452
Steam reviews
97% · 128,436
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Release
Jan 25, 2018
Price
$4.99

Should You Play Celeste?

Who it's for: fans of Platformer games like Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of multiplayer classic TowerFall. A narrative-driven, single-player adventure like mom used to make, with a charming cast of characters and a touching story of self-discovery A massive mountain teeming with 700+ screens of hardcore platforming challenges and devious secrets Brutal B-side chapters to unlock, built for only the bravest mountaineers IGF “Excellence in Audio” finalist, with over 2 hours of origi…

Celeste is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

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

Celeste — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Celeste release?
Celeste released on Jan 25, 2018 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Celeste?
Celeste is a Platformer game. Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall.
Is Celeste multiplayer or co-op?
No — Celeste is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Celeste on Steam Deck or consoles?
Celeste runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Celeste cost?
Celeste is priced at $4.99 on Steam.
What are Celeste's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Celeste worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Celeste holds 97% positive across 128,436 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Celeste?
Celeste is developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc..
What games is Celeste similar to?
Celeste sits alongside Platformer games such as Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
What platforms is Celeste on?
Celeste is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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