Choose Celeste
Choose Celeste if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 58,812 Steam reviews back the pick.
Celeste vs Midnight Arrow
Celeste and Midnight Arrow both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Celeste (2018) is 5 years older than Midnight Arrow (2023). Celeste scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Midnight Arrow (90% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Midnight Arrow
Choose Midnight Arrow if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Midnight Arrow launched in 2023.
Both Celeste and Midnight Arrow sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Celeste |  Midnight Arrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (58,812 reviews) | 90% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd. | Low Level Game Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Celeste (2018) is 5 years older than Midnight Arrow (2023).
- Celeste scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Midnight Arrow (90% positive).
- Midnight Arrow is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Celeste (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Celeste is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Midnight Arrow has no Deck rating yet.
Celeste vs Midnight Arrow — FAQ
- Should I play Celeste or Midnight Arrow first?
- If you want chronology, Celeste (2018) came out before Midnight Arrow (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Celeste and Midnight Arrow similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Celeste run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Celeste is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Midnight Arrow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.