Celeste vs Dead Cells
Celeste is the cheaper of the two right now at US$4.99 on Steam, US$7.50 less than Dead Cells. Per hour played the cheaper one loses: Dead Cells costs US$0.50/h against US$0.62/h for Celeste — 25h to beat versus 8h.
Celeste vs Dead Cells, side by side
| Metric | Celeste | Dead Cells |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$4.99 on Steam | US$12.49 on GOG |
| All-time low | US$1.99 on Steam | US$9.13 on AllYouPlay |
| Steam rating | 97% positive | 97% positive |
| Hours to beat | 8h | 25h |
| Cost per hour | US$0.62/h | US$0.50/h |
| Players | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Available on | Steam, Epic | Steam, Epic, GOG |
| Released | 2018, Maddy Makes Games | 2018, Motion Twin |
Pick Celeste if
Tight controls that make failure feel fair every time. It is a Precision Platformer by Maddy Makes Games, 2018, and takes about 8 hours. The catch: genuinely demanding platforming in later chapters. Full Celeste price breakdown.
Pick Dead Cells if
Combat feels razor-sharp and responsive. It is a Roguevania by Motion Twin, 2018, and takes about 25 hours. The catch: no co-op or multiplayer. Full Dead Cells price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.