unzip Celeste-linux.zip -d Celeste cd Celeste chmod +x Celeste.x86_64 # For 64-bit systems # OR chmod +x Celeste.x86 # For 32-bit systems Now launch the game:
# From Steam Proton (Windows save) cp ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/504230/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Celeste/Saves/* ~/.local/share/Celeste/Saves/ Or if you used Steam Native Linux version, saves are in the same ~/.local/share/Celeste/Saves/ — they’re cross-compatible.
Download Everest from celestemods.com, extract into the same folder as Celeste.x86_64 , and run ./Everest.Celeste.x86_64 . Mods work perfectly. Step 6: Creating a Desktop Launcher (So You Don't Need the Terminal) Save this as ~/.local/share/applications/celeste.desktop : Celeste-linux.zip WORK
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 sudo apt update sudo apt install libgl1-mesa-glx:i386 libxcursor1:i386 libxrandr2:i386 libxi6:i386 libstdc++6:i386
If you still encounter issues, check the terminal output for exact missing libraries. Search for the error string in quotes, and you’ll likely find a one-line fix. And remember: The Celeste community on Reddit ( r/celestegame ) and the Linux Gaming Discord are incredibly helpful. unzip Celeste-linux
~/.local/share/Celeste/Saves/ If you previously played on Steam (Proton or native), you can copy saves:
Now go climb that mountain. And prepare to die. A lot. 🍓 Last updated: 2025. Works on Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 40, Arch, and Steam Deck 3.5+. If a future system update breaks your setup, revisit Step 3 to reinstall 32-bit libraries. Step 6: Creating a Desktop Launcher (So You
# Ubuntu/Debian sudo apt install libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 # Arch sudo pacman -S lib32-sdl2 Then launch the game with: