Celeste
- First release
- Jan 25, 2018
- Developer
- Extremely OK Games
- Publisher
- Maddy Makes Games
- Engine
- MonoGame, XNA Game Studio, Aseprite, FNA
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Google Stadia
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Set on a fictional version of Mount Celeste, it follows a young woman named Madeline who attempts to climb the mountain, and must face her inner demons in her quest to reach the summit.Read more
Set on a fictional version of Mount Celeste, it follows a young woman named Madeline who attempts to climb the mountain, and must face her inner demons in her quest to reach the summit.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jan 25, 2018
- Mac
- Jan 25, 2018
- PlayStation 4
- Jan 25, 2018
All 7 release dates
- Xbox One
- Jan 25, 2018
- Nintendo Switch
- Jan 25, 2018
- Linux
- Jan 25, 2018
- Google Stadia
- Jul 28, 2020
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 11h
- Main + Extras
- 21h
- Completionist
- 54h
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)itch.io (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wiki (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- exploration, retro, psychological exploration, 2d, rock climbing
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, psychological exploration, 2d, rock climbing, difficult, female protagonist, side-scrolling, cute, atmospheric, pixel art, snow, pixel graphics, anxiety, transgender, story rich, great soundtrack, mental health, digital distribution, pax west 2017, puzzle platformer, depression, the game awards - best score or music - nominee, lgbtq+, conversation, precision platforming, the game awards - best independent game - winner, the game awards - game of the year - nominee, sidescroller, lgbtq, transgender protagonist, previously on - stadia pro, precision platformer
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 91
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 11h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 21h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 54h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 133,440 reviews in all languages, recorded 20 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Precision Platformer
- Difficult
- Pixel Graphics
- Great Soundtrack
- Indie
- Platformer
- 2D Platformer
- Female Protagonist
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Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- Steam Remote Play on phone
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 20 Oct 2026
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Media
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
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Won
- Matthew Crump Cultural Innovation Award — 2019
- Independent Games Festival Audience Award — Independent Games Festival 2018
- The Game Awards − Best Indie — The Game Awards 2018
- The Game Awards − Games for Impact — The Game Awards 2018
Nominated
- British Academy Games Award for Best Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
- British Academy Games Award for Game Beyond Entertainment — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
- British Academy Games Award for Game Design — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
- British Academy Games Award for Game Innovation — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
- British Academy Games Award for Music — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
- The Game Awards − Best Score and Music — The Game Awards 2018
- The Game Awards − Game of the Year — The Game Awards 2018
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Story & setting
Setting
- Set in Canada
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