Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Hollow Knight.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 18)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Games like Hollow Knight
- 32 games
- Updated Oct 18, 2026
Players who liked Hollow Knight also play
The closest matches to Hollow Knight: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Nine Sols, Blasphemous, and ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Same atmospheric mood as Hollow Knight.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 18)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Hollow Knight.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Team Cherry
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 18
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 176,306 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Art direction is visually stunning
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Boss rush
- Exploration
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Celeste
Why this: Same challenging mood as Hollow Knight.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hollow Knight.
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Hollow Knight.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares boss rush with Hollow Knight.
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Why this: Shares exploration with Hollow Knight.
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Hollow Knight.
Quarion
Why this: Shares boss rush and exploration with Hollow Knight.
The Knight Witch
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hollow Knight.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Hollow Knight.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Hollow Knight.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Hollow Knight.
About Hollow Knight
The closest matches to Hollow Knight: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Nine Sols, Blasphemous, and ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Hollow Knight is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition and Nine Sols — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its boss rush and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Team Cherry's 2017 action-adventure indie title drops players into a vast ruined kingdom populated by insect characters, where exploration and challenging combat take center stage. The game features massive interconnected areas to discover, numerous boss encounters, and a substantial amount of hidden content rewarding thorough investigation. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, challenging, and immersive, with tactical positioning mattering significantly in combat encounters. The solo-only adventure has earned a 97% positive rating from over 176,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck. Currently priced at $14.99, the hand-drawn 2D presentation and exploration-focused design have made it a notable entry in the metroidvania and souls-like genres.
About Hollow Knight: 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.
Is Hollow Knight worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 176,306 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 95% positive across 3,997 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 19).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 65 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art direction is visually stunning
People who play it also play: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Nine Sols
Frequently asked about Hollow Knight
Can I run it?
Is Hollow Knight verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Hollow Knight is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Hollow Knight cost?
Hollow Knight is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hollow Knight?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hollow Knight are Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Nine Sols.
Who developed Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight was developed by Team Cherry.