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Hollow Knight

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Genre: メトロイドヴァニア

Game Overview

Hollow Knight puts a silent knight in a vast underground insect kingdom built with hand-drawn art and a score that shifts by region. The map system withholds information until it's earned. GPA scores it at the top for Difficulty and Action among platformers, with Dark World running high — a combination that points at players who want atmosphere alongside the mechanical challenge.

Game Characteristics

Action

85%

High Difficulty

85%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Graphics

80%

Dark

75%

Story Depth

70%

Existential Themes

65%

Multiple Endings

65%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

55 ✓

Advanced

90 ✓

Keywords

メトロイドヴァニア死にゲーロア重視孤独感虫の世界

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

85%

High Difficulty

85%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Graphics

80%

Dark

75%

Story Depth

70%

Existential Themes

65%

Multiple Endings

65%

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About "Hollow Knight"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ホロウナイト（Hollow Knight） leads with its メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "Hollow Knight puts a silent knight in a vast underground insect kingdom built with hand-drawn art and a score that shi…." The headline profile reads Action 85% / High Difficulty 85% / Dystopian Setting 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and High Difficulty. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ホロウナイト（Hollow Knight）" by using its feel of メトロイドヴァニア, 死にゲー, and ロア重視 as the primary lens, weighting Action and High Difficulty most heavily. Top similar titles include "ダークソウル3（Dark Souls III）", "デモンズソウル（Demon's Souls）", "Lies of P（ライズオブピー）".