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Celeste

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Platformer
  • Precision
  • Narrative

Madeline climbs a mountain while struggling with her anxiety. Precision platforming with perfect controls: you die hundreds of times, but you respawn instantly and each screen is a small, beatable challenge. It includes a very flexible assist mode.

Why play it now

When you have energy and fancy a fair challenge: every screen you clear gives instant satisfaction, even in short sessions.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys improving through practice, and personal, honest stories.

When not to pick it

If you're tired or can't handle frustration today: the final screens take many attempts.

What it offers

  • Story: 65 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 60 out of 100
  • Thinking: 45 out of 100
  • Exploring: 35 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
1.2 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
97% positive (147,985)
Metacritic
88/100
Developer
Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Release date
25 JAN 2018
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.