Celeste is a critically acclaimed precision platformer developed by Maddy Makes Games. Players guide Madeline as she climbs Celeste Mountain, facing challenging obstacles and her inner demons. The game features tight controls, a heartfelt story about mental health, and an incredible soundtrack by Lena Raine.
The game is beloved in the challenge run community for its precise mechanics and the iconic Golden Strawberry challenges, which require completing entire chapters without dying.
Core rules that apply to all Celeste runs:
- Video Required: All submissions must include video proof showing the full run.
- File Select Required: Run must start from a fresh file or show file select screen.
- Timing Method: IGT (In-Game Time) as shown on the file select screen.
- No Cheats/Mods: Gameplay-altering mods are not allowed. Visual mods are OK.
For detailed category rules, challenges, restrictions, and glitch policies, see the Rules tab.
Credits
Contributors who helped establish this game's challenge run definitions:
- personname1 — ex: Category definitions
- personname2 — ex: Rule clarifications