Celeste

Matt Thorson and Noel Berry turned a game jam prototype into one of the most acclaimed platformers of all time. Celeste is 700+ screens of precision platforming wrapped around a story about climbing a mountain while battling anxiety and depression. The Assist Mode lets players of any skill level experience the full narrative — a design philosophy that influenced the entire industry's accessibility conversation. Lena Raine's soundtrack charted on Billboard. Over 1.5 million copies, a 94 Metacritic, and multiple Game of the Year awards.