Game Overview
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the highly anticipated epic sequel to the critically acclaimed metroidvania Hollow Knight. Developed by Team Cherry, the game puts players in control of Hornet, the sharp-witted princess and protector of Hallownest, who has been captured and brought to Pharloom—a vast, unfamiliar kingdom ruled by silk and song. Players must ascend through a hauntingly beautiful, completely new world, utilizing Hornet's agile, acrobat-like combat style, crafting deadly traps, and uncovering the ancient secrets of the citadel at the peak.
Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong（ホロウナイト：シルクソング） leads with its メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "Hollow Knight: Silksong is the highly anticipated epic sequel to the critically acclaimed metroidvania Hollow Knight." The headline profile reads Action 85% / High Difficulty 85% / Graphics 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and High Difficulty. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.
Our editorial team scored "Hollow Knight: Silksong（ホロウナイト：シルクソング）" by using its feel of 長期開発話題作, ホーネット主人公, and metroidvania as the primary lens, weighting Action and High Difficulty most heavily. Top similar titles include "Death's Door（デスズドア）", "Hyper Light Drifter（ハイパーライトドリフター）", "ホロウナイト（Hollow Knight）".