Is Celeste on PlayStation 5?

Yes, Celeste is playable on PlayStation 5: the PlayStation 4 version runs on PS5 via backward compatibility. There is no separate native PlayStation 5 version. The full platform list: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Yes, Celeste is available on Steam.

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Celeste

PSLX

7Full Release

What this is

A precision platforming climb against inner demons, framed by the mystery of a mountain.

What you actually do

You jump, dash, and retry short rooms while learning precise movement and collecting optional strawberries. Fast respawns, assist options, and escalating challenges let you choose how far to push your execution.

Verdict

Precision Platforming Meets Perseverance

Celeste turns tight movement, rapid retries, and carefully built challenges into a demanding but deeply rewarding platformer. Its emotional story and welcoming presentation soften the difficulty, but the core loop still asks for patience and repeated practice.

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Is it for you?

What shines

Excellent movement and level design
Fast respawns encourage repeated attempts
Assist mode broadens accessibility
Optional challenges add substantial depth
Memorable soundtrack and presentation

What to know

High difficulty demands patience
Some sections feel overly repetitive
Occasional directional control issues
Optional challenges can spike sharply

Quick facts

Genre

Precision PlatformerExploration

View

Side view

Solo

Co-op

PvP

Length

Entry

Can start here

Pricing

Paid

MTX

Account required

Active Support

Crossplay

+Best if

You like learning through repeated attempts and want optional challenges that keep testing your movement skills.

!Skip it if

Repeated precision retries feel frustrating rather than rewarding.

Developer

Extremely OK Games

Publisher

Maddy Makes Games Inc.

Release

Jan 25, 2018

Game DNA

Rhythm

Fast pace

Depth

Some depth

Mood

ChallengingStory-richAtmospheric

Structure

Story-driven

Also tagged

Pixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackFemale Protagonist

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Your role and how it develops

Your role

You guide Madeline through a demanding mountain ascent, mastering movement while deciding how far to pursue secrets and optional challenges.

Learning and mastery

The basic idea is immediate, but mastering the movement takes patience and practice.

Replay and variation

Optional secrets and increasingly demanding challenges give skilled players strong reasons to return.

Systems you interact with

What you actually engage with

Precision movement

Jump and dash through tightly designed platforming rooms.

Rapid retries

Restart failed attempts quickly and use each mistake to refine your approach.

Handcrafted challenges

Solve focused movement sequences that steadily test execution.

Secret discovery

Look for hidden areas and optional collectibles beyond the main route.

Assist options

Adjust the challenge when the default demands become too steep.

Story progression

Move through a character-focused adventure whose themes complement the platforming.

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Time investment

How long it takes

HowLongToBeat

Main story

focused run

Main + extras

story and side content

15h

Completionist

full clear

39h

Session fit

What the time commitment feels like

When it clicks

The movement and retry loop become clear almost immediately.

Session constraints

Progress can slow sharply when a sequence requires repeated precision and muscle memory.

Best session rhythm

Short focused attempts work well, especially when you want to practice one demanding section.

DLC timing

The core campaign is the natural starting point, with optional challenges best approached after you understand the movement.

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Review interpretation

Current mood

Players still describe Celeste as deeply rewarding, moving, and worth persevering through.

Why it works

Precise platforming, memorable music and art, and an emotionally resonant story make the hard climb feel meaningful.

Critic gap

Players and critics largely agree that Celeste's demanding platforming gains force from its heartfelt story and strong presentation.

What players value

Precision platforming

high

Players praise the simple, intuitive mechanics and the satisfaction of improving through repeated attempts.

Story and emotional themes

high

Players find the characters, themes, and emotional journey memorable and personally meaningful.

Art and music

medium

Players frequently highlight the pixel art and soundtrack as major parts of the experience.

Evidence-backed risks

Very demanding precision platforming

highreviews

Some players find the repeated precise jumps, frequent deaths, and extended challenge frustrating rather than rewarding.

Optional challenges can be especially punishing

mediumreviews and critics

Players report that advanced sides and completion-focused challenges can require substantial patience and skill.

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Support status

Developer activity

Legacy

Last game updateMar 29, 2021 · 5 years ago

Last official postNov 27, 2024 · 1.6 years ago

Updates (12 mo)0

Posts (12 mo)0

CadenceDormant

SourceSteam

Official Steam news

Latest from the developer

Mar 29, 2021Patchopen
V1.4.0.0 Changelog
Full changelog can be viewed on the Celeste Website Note: The following changelog contains game spoilers! View at your own risk! New Options: Added an additional 'Screenshake' setting: 50%, which is now the default Added the 'Grab Mode' option, which allows you to use the grab button as a toggle rather than holding it...

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Questions people search

answered from verified data

Celeste is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

The PlayStation 4 version is playable on PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility.

Celeste

Precision Platforming Meets Perseverance

Is it for you?

What shines

What to know

What you actually engage with

How long it takes

What the time commitment feels like

Current mood

Why it works

Critic gap

Precision platforming

Story and emotional themes

Art and music

Very demanding precision platforming

Optional challenges can be especially punishing

Playable baseline

Disk, language and input

Developer activity

Latest from the developer

Questions people search

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