83%Excellent matchHollow Knight: Silksong
90%425k90% positive reviews, Very Positive across 425k reviews·Metroidvania · Difficult
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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Analysed Sep 15, 2026
Review selection window: Jun 17, 2026–Sep 15, 2026
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Gameplay
9 opinions · 7 positive · 1 mixed · 1 negative
Content
6 opinions · 5 positive · 1 negative
Visuals
7 opinions · 6 positive · 1 negative
Story
6 opinions · 6 positive
Audio
6 opinions · 6 positive
Challenge
3 opinions · 3 positive
Value
1 opinion · 1 positive
Developer support
1 opinion · 1 positive

Godmaster - Take your place amongst the Gods. New Characters and Quest. New Boss Fights. Available Now!

Lifeblood - A Kingdom Upgraded! New Boss. Upgraded Bosses. Tweaks and Refinements across the whole game.

The Grimm Troupe - Light the Nightmare Lantern. Summon the Troupe. New Major Quest. New Boss Fights. New Charms. New Enemies. New Friends.

Hidden Dreams - Mighty new foes emerge! New Boss fights. New Upgrades. New Music.
Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps an ancient, ruined kingdom. Many are drawn below the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets.
Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.




The world of Hollow Knight is brought to life in vivid, moody detail, its caverns alive with bizarre and terrifying creatures, each animated by hand in a traditional 2D style.
Every new area you’ll discover is beautifully unique and strange, teeming with new creatures and characters. Take in the sights and uncover new wonders hidden off of the beaten path.
If you like classic gameplay, cute but creepy characters, epic adventure and beautiful, gothic worlds, then Hollow Knight awaits!





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