Back to browse

CelesteVSNitro Express

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

Celeste

Celeste

Quality
95Popularity
41Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−87% $2.58
Buy Now
VS
Nitro Express

Nitro Express

Quality
62Popularity
49Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now

Winner

Celeste wins 13 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.

Grab It Now
13
Celeste
13 of 15 metrics
Nitro Express
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.58 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$9.09 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
85 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
75.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
130.4K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
127.1K Wins
807 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.3K -
258 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.8K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
130.2K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2018 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCeleste

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

Wait for SaleNitro Express

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Celeste
Nitro Express

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 −87% $2.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Nitro Express

Nitro Express

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now

Celeste

Quality

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

97% positive (130,310 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
130,310 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.58 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.28)

Popularity

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

-14% minor player decrease
1,689 concurrent players — solid base
152 new reviews — still being discovered
130,310 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Nitro Express

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (1,065 reviews) — mostly positive
1,065 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop
Game DetailsCelesteNitro Express
Release Date
January 25, 2018
May 18, 2025
Developers
Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Grayfax Software
Publishers
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
PLAYISM
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
32

Celeste

No PC requirements data available

Nitro Express

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Celeste or Nitro Express?

Celeste won the comparison against Nitro Express 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 Nitro Express?

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. Celeste currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.