Choose Hollow Knight
Choose Hollow Knight if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 176,306 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hollow Knight vs The Shaman's Ark
Hollow Knight and The Shaman's Ark both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hollow Knight (2017) is 8 years older than The Shaman's Ark (2025). The Shaman's Ark scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hollow Knight (97.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Shaman's Ark
Choose The Shaman's Ark if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Shaman's Ark launched in 2025.
Both Hollow Knight and The Shaman's Ark sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hollow Knight |  The Shaman's Ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (176,306 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Cherry | Amortiz Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hollow Knight (2017) is 8 years older than The Shaman's Ark (2025).
- The Shaman's Ark scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hollow Knight (97.1% positive).
- The Shaman's Ark is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hollow Knight (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hollow Knight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Shaman's Ark has no Deck rating yet.
Hollow Knight vs The Shaman's Ark — FAQ
- Should I play Hollow Knight or The Shaman's Ark first?
- If you want chronology, Hollow Knight (2017) came out before The Shaman's Ark (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hollow Knight and The Shaman's Ark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Hollow Knight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hollow Knight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Shaman's Ark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.