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. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain. An Adventure and Indie game from Extremely OK Games, released in 2018.
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.
Celeste is a challenging precision platformer, but its difficulty ramps gradually. The main story (A-Sides) is demanding but fair, while the post-game B-Sides and C-Sides are significantly harder. An Assist Mode lets players customize difficulty with options like slower game speed, extra dashes, and invincibility.
The main story takes approximately 8–12 hours to complete. Adding the B-Sides and C-Sides extends playtime to 15–25 hours. Full completion including the Farewell DLC chapter and all strawberries can take 50+ hours.
Celeste is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Linux. It originally launched in January 2018 across all platforms simultaneously.
Celeste follows Madeline, a young woman determined to climb Celeste Mountain. The story is a heartfelt exploration of anxiety, depression, and self-acceptance, told through pixel art cutscenes and environmental storytelling. It is widely praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental health.
Yes, Celeste includes an Assist Mode accessible from the pause menu at any time. Players can adjust game speed, grant infinite stamina or dashes, and enable invincibility. The developers explicitly encourage players to use it without stigma to experience the story.
No, Celeste is a single-player only game. The platforming challenges and narrative are designed around a solo experience. There are no co-op or competitive modes.
