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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or newer Processeur : Intel Core i3 M380 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 1200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Celeste

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Released January 25, 2018
sample: 481 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 143,962 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
18,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A mountain of precision platforming, unforgiving yet fair, with a story that stays with you long after the last climb. Nearly all players call it a masterpiece, and most have already logged well over 25 hours.

What it's about: Aidez Madeline à survivre à ses démons intérieurs au mont Celeste, dans ce jeu de plateformes ultra relevé, réalisé par les créateurs du classique TowerFall. Relevez des centaines de défis faits à la main, découvrez tous les secrets et dévoilez le mystère de la montagne.

In-game

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« game good. transgender good. transgender character has nothing to do with the game being good. why do people focus on that »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played3211
« Celeste is an extremely difficult, but fun platformer that changes your life (literally, I'm a girl now!) »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played1511
« Very good game, the story and it's themes + funky art makes everything beautifully enjoyable. 10/10. Might turn you into a girl though. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played21
« The moment I got mods for this game, I knew it was all over. I've currently beaten a few hardlist levels, and the end is still nowhere in sight. Seriously please help I can't stop playing »
👍 anonymous review · 716 h played211
« look, i did all the b's, all the c's, and even got the moon berry. But in the end I am still straight and I like tall pretty women and also this game blows anyways 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played111
« Good game, makes me mad but has a good story and stuff trans rights »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played21
« this guy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks at mario »
👎 anonymous review · 1556 h played
« c'est dla merde, ça me fait trop rager, y'a des sauts c'est au pixel du cul et t'y arrive 1 fois sur 165446457321987. Jvous baise »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« This game is WOKE!?!?!?!?! wOman iS NOT WoMAn!!! -1000/10 game not enough cheese on the moon »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« easiest platinum of my life boring game too easy :3 »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This game made me to lose my sanity. It made me to cheat in a game »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« never thought i could complete the game, but here i am. fantastic game, this has a special place in my heart. »
👍 anonymous review · 145 h played111

In players' words

« game good. transgender good. transgender character has nothing to do with the game being good. why do people focus on that »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played3211
« this guy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks at mario »
👎 anonymous review · 1556 h played
« Celeste is an extremely difficult, but fun platformer that changes your life (literally, I'm a girl now!) »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played1511
« c'est dla merde, ça me fait trop rager, y'a des sauts c'est au pixel du cul et t'y arrive 1 fois sur 165446457321987. Jvous baise »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Very good game, the story and it's themes + funky art makes everything beautifully enjoyable. 10/10. Might turn you into a girl though. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played21
« This game is WOKE!?!?!?!?! wOman iS NOT WoMAn!!! -1000/10 game not enough cheese on the moon »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« The moment I got mods for this game, I knew it was all over. I've currently beaten a few hardlist levels, and the end is still nowhere in sight. Seriously please help I can't stop playing »
👍 anonymous review · 716 h played211
« easiest platinum of my life boring game too easy :3 »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« look, i did all the b's, all the c's, and even got the moon berry. But in the end I am still straight and I like tall pretty women and also this game blows anyways 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played111
« This game made me to lose my sanity. It made me to cheat in a game »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« Good game, makes me mad but has a good story and stuff trans rights »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played21
« never thought i could complete the game, but here i am. fantastic game, this has a special place in my heart. »
👍 anonymous review · 145 h played111

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=121
Story / writing
98 % pos · n=47
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=23
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=12
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12110687
Story / writing474610
Audio / music333300
Graphics / art232300
Content / longevity121200
Performance4400
Value for money4400
Stability / bugs4301
Interface / UX3201
Multiplayer2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 39 h.

<2h
90 % (n=10)
2-10h
97 % (n=111)
10-25h
99 % (n=152)
>25h
97 % (n=208)

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.67€11.34€17.01€22.6920192020202120222023202420252026€1.95

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 26, 2018 · All-time low: €1.95 (Jun 27, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE Dullsonic3 80 viewers · EN — Celeste, deep in the NexusLIVE mr_hecc 69 viewers · EN — [Day 6] not ending stream until i hit a ONE IN A MILLION CHANCELIVE Reizen 63 viewers · EN — Femboy Friday → I'M BACK ... with Celeste | !kofi !patreon !throneLIVE daggers_abimbo 27 viewers · EN — Strawberry Jam adv heartside :3

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h09

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • The movement mechanics earn 106 positive mentions out of 121 total comments about gameplay, praised for their tightness and depth.
  • The story resonates deeply: 46 out of 47 mentions are positive, often highlighted as the glue holding the experience together.
  • Audio and music are universally celebrated—every single one of the 33 mentions calls them outstanding.
  • Graphics receive nothing but praise: all 23 comments are positive, celebrating the pixel-art style and visual storytelling.

Weaknesses

  • A handful of players report minor bugs—3 positive out of 4 mentions, with only one negative note on stability.
  • The UI garners mixed feelings: 2 out of 3 comments are positive, but one criticizes its usability.
  • Performance is rarely discussed, but the few mentions (4 total) are all positive, suggesting no widespread issues.

Who is it for?

Fans of challenge-driven platformers with heart will find a near-perfect match, especially those who value narrative depth alongside tight controls. Anyone willing to embrace frustration as part of growth will love it.

Is Celeste worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 143,962 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: The movement mechanics earn. Current price: 18,99€.

Verdict

Celeste dazzles with its blend of punishing gameplay and emotional storytelling, earning near-universal acclaim. Its legacy is cemented by players who keep returning to conquer its peaks, again and again.

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