How many copies did Celeste sell? Sales and Steam players
Celeste had sold 1.7 million copies by January 2025, up from 500,000 at the end of 2018.
Celeste had sold 1.7 million copies by January 2025, its developers told PC Gamer, seven years after it came out in January 2018. Its biggest crowd on Steam came in June 2024, when 7,720 people played at once, Steam Charts shows.
Those Celeste sales figures highlight its remarkable success, fuelled by its emotionally engaging story and challenging platforming. The game has resonated deeply with players, winning critical acclaim and selling well across every platform it’s on.
Celeste key statistics
- 1.7 million copies sold by January 2025.
- 1 million copies sold by March 2020.
- 500,000 copies sold in 2018, its first year.
- 7,720 players at once on Steam in June 2024, its record.
- 3,129 players at once on Steam in September 2026, the highest count of 2026 so far.
Celeste sales
Celeste has sold 1.7 million copies
- Celeste sold 1 million copies by March 2020, a very important milestone, IGN reported.
- Celeste sold more than 500,000 copies in 2018, its first year on sale, Game Developer reported.
- It won Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2018.
| By | Copies sold | Reported by |
|---|---|---|
| December 2018 | more than 500,000 | Game Developer |
| March 2020 | 1 million | IGN |
| January 2025 | 1.7 million | PC Gamer |
Celeste’s journey in the indie market is a testament to its wide appeal and critical acclaim. Selling 1.7 million copies across PC and consoles shows its strong market presence and how well it keeps players engaged. Made by a small team, Celeste’s success underscores the power of compelling storytelling and polished gameplay, and the dedication of the people who built it.
Celeste players
Celeste set its Steam record of 7,720 players at once in June 2024
- Its earlier record was 4,148 players at once, in March 2023.
- In 2026 its highest count so far is 3,129, in September.
- In May 2024, 97% of its 84,035 Steam reviews were positive, an Overwhelmingly Positive score.
| Year | Most players at once on Steam | Month |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,181 | January |
| 2019 | 2,216 | September |
| 2020 | 1,867 | December |
| 2021 | 2,030 | October |
| 2022 | 2,355 | December |
| 2023 | 4,148 | March |
| 2024 | 7,720 | June |
| 2025 | 3,206 | July |
| 2026 (to 30 October) | 3,129 | September |
Is Celeste dying? No. It still reaches about 3,000 players at once on Steam in 2025 and 2026, more than in any year before 2023, which is a lot for a single-player game from 2018.
Celeste has shown exceptional player engagement and community support. The strong reception from players highlights the game’s enduring appeal and the effectiveness of its design, and it continues to be a beloved title with a loyal community.