Hollow Knight vs Sockman
Hollow Knight and Sockman both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Hollow Knight (2017) is 1 year older than Sockman (2018). Sockman 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hollow Knight |  Sockman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (176,306 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Cherry | Sockware |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Hollow Knight (2017) is 1 year older than Sockman (2018).
- Sockman scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hollow Knight (97.1% positive).
- Sockman is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Hollow Knight (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hollow Knight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sockman has no Deck rating yet.
Hollow Knight vs Sockman — FAQ
- Should I play Hollow Knight or Sockman first?
- If you want chronology, Hollow Knight (2017) came out before Sockman (2018). 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 Sockman similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Sockman doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.