Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain - Free Surprise Sequel

In the most delightful surprise of the year, the team behind Celeste shadow-dropped a free 3D spinoff: Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain. This bite-sized tribute reimagines Madeline's climb in the style of early 3D platformers like Super Mario 64.

N64 Charm

Celeste 64 recreates the original game's opening area as a 3D playground. The low-poly aesthetic perfectly captures the N64 era, complete with wobbly vertices and simple textures. But the movement? That's all Celeste.

Madeline controls beautifully in 3D. Her dash translates naturally to three dimensions, and the developers have added new moves like ground pounds and wall jumps that feel like they always belonged. Collecting strawberries scattered around the mountain is just as satisfying as ever.

A Labor of Love

Made in just a few weeks as an anniversary gift to fans, Celeste 64 shows what passionate developers can create when freed from commercial pressure. It's small, it's free, and it's pure joy.

The soundtrack remixes iconic Celeste themes with chiptune-style arrangements. The dialogue retains the game's heartfelt tone. Easter eggs reference both the original game and the broader indie community.

The Future

While Extremely OK Games hasn't announced a full 3D Celeste game, fan reaction to Celeste 64 has been overwhelming. The modding community has already expanded the game with new levels and challenges. Whatever the team does next, they've proven they can make magic in any dimension.