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CelesteVSIconoclasts

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Celeste

Celeste

Quality
95Popularity
41Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 hours
−88% $2.34
Buy Now
VS
Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

Quality
87Popularity
29Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−89% $2.14
Buy Now

Winner

Celeste wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Celeste
11 of 15 metrics
Iconoclasts
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.34 -
$2.14 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.13 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
83 price changes Wins
47 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
87/100 -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
86.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
129.1K Wins
4.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
125.8K Wins
3.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.3K -
550 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.8K Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
129.0K Wins
4.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
11 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2018 Wins
Jan 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCeleste

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeIconoclasts

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Celeste
Iconoclasts

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Celeste

Celeste

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.34Buy Now
Steam
Steam +113% $4.99View
Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $2.14Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +834% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +834% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Celeste

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (129,129 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
129,129 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.34 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.28)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+22% player growth
2,030 concurrent players — solid base
172 new reviews — still being discovered
129,129 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Iconoclasts

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

87% positive (4,140 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,140 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.14 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.13)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +40% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCelesteIconoclasts
Release Date
January 25, 2018
January 23, 2018
Developers
Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Joakim Sandberg
Publishers
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Bifrost Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment, Gamirror Games, INTRAGAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
32
11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Celeste or Iconoclasts?

Celeste won the comparison against Iconoclasts based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Celeste worth buying over Iconoclasts?

Based on the metrics, Celeste won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 09:53 PM UTC

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