Games like Hollow Knight
If you like Hollow Knight (metroidvania, platformer and 2d action), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- In common: exploring and long sessions
When you have energy and hours to lose yourself in a huge map where every corner hides something.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- In common: exploring and action
When you want to explore a stunning world with a moderate challenge and sessions of one or two hours.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: easier
When you want a beautiful, fluid 2D action adventure for a few afternoons.
SteamWorld Dig 2
- In common: exploring and progression
- Difference: easier
When you want a spell of digging and upgrading with no complications: every trip down the mine brings something new.
SteamWorld Dig
- In common: exploring and progression
- Difference: shorter sessions
When you have a couple of free evenings and fancy a short adventure of digging, selling and upgrading your gear.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- In common: exploring and action
- Difference: easier
When you fancy exploring a big map at your own pace, trying out new powers and weapons after every boss.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- In common: action and a challenge
When you have energy, concentration and the will to overcome a real challenge.
Celeste
- In common: a challenge and action
- Difference: less exploring
When you have energy and fancy a fair challenge: every screen you clear gives instant satisfaction, even in short sessions.
DARK SOULS™ III
- In common: action and a challenge
- Difference: more co-op
When you have energy and an afternoon ahead to learn a boss attempt by attempt until you finally bring it down.
Dead Cells
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less exploring
When you have energy and fancy fluid, demanding combat. A good run can take less than an hour.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Hollow Knight
A ruined insect kingdom, huge and interconnected, that you explore without anyone holding your hand. Demanding combat, memorable bosses and an unforgettable melancholy atmosphere. Each new ability opens paths that were closed before.
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