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CelesteVSSANABI

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

Celeste

Celeste

Quality
95Popularity
41Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $2.34
Buy Now
VS
SANABI

SANABI

Quality
78Popularity
37Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−66% $5.08
Buy Now

Winner

Celeste wins 10 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.

10
Celeste
10 of 15 metrics
SANABI
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.34 Wins
$5.08 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$4.84 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
84 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
97.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
129.1K Wins
41.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
125.8K Wins
40.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.3K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.7K Wins
96 -
Steam Recommendations
129.0K Wins
40.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2018 -
Nov 2023 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.

MaybeSANABI

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Celeste
SANABI

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
SANABI

SANABI

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $5.08Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $5.31View
Steam
Steam +195% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +195% $14.99View

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 (129,075 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
129,075 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.

-11% minor player decrease
1,720 concurrent players — solid base
147 new reviews — still being discovered
129,075 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

SANABI

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (41,105 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
41,105 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.08 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.81)

Popularity

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

-75% player drop
34 concurrent players — niche audience
41,105 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCelesteSANABI
Release Date
January 25, 2018
November 8, 2023
Developers
Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
WONDER POTION
Publishers
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
NEOWIZ
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
32
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Celeste

No PC requirements data available

SANABI

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Celeste or SANABI?

Celeste won the comparison against SANABI 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 SANABI?

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: Jul 18, 2026, 11:12 PM UTC

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