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CelesteVSThe MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

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

Celeste

Celeste

Quality
95Popularity
42Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $2.44
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The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

Quality
71Popularity
50Value
39
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$29.99
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.

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Celeste
13 of 15 metrics
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
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)
$2.44 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
88 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
88.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
131.4K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
128.1K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.3K -
142 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.6K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
131.2K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2018 -
Oct 2018 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.

MaybeThe MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Celeste
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

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% $2.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +105% $4.99View
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Celeste

Quality

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

97% positive (131,405 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
131,405 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.44 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.22)

Popularity

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

+13% player growth
1,355 concurrent players — solid base
201 new reviews — still being discovered
131,405 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (1,193 reviews) — very positive reception
1,193 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

2 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsCelesteThe MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
Release Date
January 25, 2018
October 11, 2018
Developers
Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
White Owls Inc.
Publishers
Maddy Makes Games Inc.
Arc System Works
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
32
20

Celeste

No PC requirements data available

The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit OS)
  • Processor: Intel Core i-7 @ 3.4GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Realtek High Definition Audio Device
Which is better: Celeste or The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?

Celeste won the comparison against The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories 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 The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 05:56 PM UTC

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