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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 1.8GHz Dual-Core CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Celestial Return

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Released July 14, 2026
sample: 158 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 158 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€ 7,31€ -25%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players journey deep into an immersive cyberpunk narrative that hooks them past the ten-hour mark, reflected in 73 positive story mentions out of 95. Across 158 total reviews since launch, the game maintains an 88 percent positive rating, particularly capturing those who stick around for longer playthroughs.

What it's about: Celestial Return est un RPG narratif où les dés sont vos balles, votre monnaie et votre dernier souffle. Pillez, pariez et survivez dans une ville en ruine. Affrontez horreurs cosmiques, déjouez les méga-corporations corrompues et espérez que votre prochain jet ne soit pas le dernier.

In-game

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« Great story game, played the beta and also was a supporter on their Kickstarter. Gambling + story intensive is my type of game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« Good narrative, immersive gameplay, cool art style. It provides everything that i expect from a game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Haven't played much yet, but the game is a total vibe, amazing art, writting and sound design. Really looking forward to playing the rest, just wanted to write a review now to support the game! Will be hunting for that platinum trophy. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« rad looking art, but you can totally tell which ones they really liked and are attached to by the detail work built around each. no hate here, but it's pretty apparent. dope looking world tho so far no issues »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« It makes you think about why you do what you do in game »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« the art is beautiful and the whole thing has so much personality »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« Clearly AI writing, why should i want to read a story based game when you can't even be bothered to write it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« Hardlocked at RR buying drones as i dont have 2 dice »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1
« Short game with nice art and nice worldbuilding but i felt that i needed better closure for the story. It is similar to resident sleeper but worse, if you liked resident sleeper and that game is 9/10 this one is like 6.5/10. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« I thought I'd like this game. There's some good stuff in here, but I came away from it feeling a little frustrated and disappointed. Might give it another play later and see if I change my mind. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Yeah from the strat to the begining this game doesnt make sense, maybe is some kind of Evangelion Genesis type of plot where people must interpet the story but this is not for me also i find citizen sleeper better than this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Thinks it's even cooler than it is, but ok, it's legit probably one of the 3-4 dozen coolest games I've tried (out of well over a thousand) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played

In players' words

« Great story game, played the beta and also was a supporter on their Kickstarter. Gambling + story intensive is my type of game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« Clearly AI writing, why should i want to read a story based game when you can't even be bothered to write it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1
« Good narrative, immersive gameplay, cool art style. It provides everything that i expect from a game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Hardlocked at RR buying drones as i dont have 2 dice »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1
« Haven't played much yet, but the game is a total vibe, amazing art, writting and sound design. Really looking forward to playing the rest, just wanted to write a review now to support the game! Will be hunting for that platinum trophy. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« Short game with nice art and nice worldbuilding but i felt that i needed better closure for the story. It is similar to resident sleeper but worse, if you liked resident sleeper and that game is 9/10 this one is like 6.5/10. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« rad looking art, but you can totally tell which ones they really liked and are attached to by the detail work built around each. no hate here, but it's pretty apparent. dope looking world tho so far no issues »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« I thought I'd like this game. There's some good stuff in here, but I came away from it feeling a little frustrated and disappointed. Might give it another play later and see if I change my mind. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« It makes you think about why you do what you do in game »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« Yeah from the strat to the begining this game doesnt make sense, maybe is some kind of Evangelion Genesis type of plot where people must interpet the story but this is not for me also i find citizen sleeper better than this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« the art is beautiful and the whole thing has so much personality »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played
« Thinks it's even cooler than it is, but ok, it's legit probably one of the 3-4 dozen coolest games I've tried (out of well over a thousand) »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=95
Gameplay
68 % pos · n=80
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=76
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=34
Stability / bugs
24 % pos · n=17
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=5
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing9573616
Gameplay8054620
Graphics / art767213
Audio / music343301
Stability / bugs174310
Interface / UX172015
Content / longevity5203
Value for money5500
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.6 h.

<2h
84 % (n=38)
2-10h
87 % (n=95)
10-25h
96 % (n=24)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

💶 Price history

€6.81€7.67€8.53€9.39€10.25€7.31

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 22, 2026 · All-time low: €7.31 (Aug 28, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,7 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Visual artistry leads the praise with 72 positive mentions out of 76.
  • The musical score creates a striking atmosphere, backed by 33 positive audio mentions out of 34.
  • Narrative depth anchors the adventure, earning 73 positive story mentions out of 95.
  • Core mechanics satisfy dedicated explorers, registering 54 positive gameplay mentions out of 80.

Weaknesses

  • User interface navigation frustrates users, drawing 15 negative mentions out of 17.
  • Technical instability disrupts the journey, accounting for 10 negative bug mentions out of 17.

Who is it for?

RPG enthusiasts and narrative-driven adventure fans who appreciate striking cyberpunk art and can overlook interface friction.

Is Celestial Return worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 88% of 158 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Visual artistry leads the praise. Current price: 7,31€ (25% off).

Verdict

Celestial Return successfully blends a compelling sci-fi world with breathtaking visuals, securing a very positive 88 percent approval rating across 158 reviews. While minor UI hurdles and bugs require patience, the stellar audio-visual presentation and rich storytelling make the voyage worthwhile.

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