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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Action
Adventure
Indie
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Camera Comfort
Keyboard Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Developers: Team Cherry
Publishers: Team Cherry
Release Date: Sep 4, 2025
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 41k

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Very Positive(92%)
stunning visuals
immersive world
expressive combat
compelling story
excellent soundtrack
challenging exploration
tool customization
difficulty curve
punishing difficulty
tedious runbacks
economy grinding
high enemy damage
sparse checkpoints
Overall, the sentiment toward Silksong is positive, especially for fans of Hollow Knight. Players praise the game's visuals, story, and music. However, a significant portion of reviews criticize its difficulty, citing it as punishing and occasionally unfair. Many find value in the challenge, but there are concerns about the game's tedious mechanics and economy. Despite its mixed reception in difficulty, Silksong is seen as a strong sequel that expands upon its predecessor in impactful ways.

Positive Points

  • The game is a visually stunning masterpiece with breathtaking art, animation, and world-building.
  • Silksong builds on the original Hollow Knight with expansive content, improved gameplay, and deep lore.
  • The movement and combat are fluid, expressive, and challenging, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment upon overcome challenges.
  • The game offers a rich, atmospheric world with a compelling story and memorable characters.
  • The soundtrack by Christopher Larkin is once again praised for its quality, fitting perfectly with the game's ambiance.

    • Negative Points

  • Many players find the difficulty too punishing, with a steep learning curve and frustrating mechanics like runbacks and high enemy damage.
  • Some areas, particularly Bilewater, are criticized for their design and tediousness, leading to annoyance rather than challenge.
  • The shard and tool economy is viewed as cumbersome, requiring grinding that detracts from the experience.
  • Certain gameplay elements, such as enemy double damage and sparse checkpoints, are seen as unfair or padding the game's difficulty artificially.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty is a double-edged sword, seen as both a point of pride and a source of frustration among players.
  • The crest and tool systems offer customization but are sometimes criticized for being overly complex or restrictive.
  • While some players appreciate the challenge and intricacy of exploration, others feel it's undermined by the game’s over-reliance on hidden paths and items.

    • Common Themes

  • The game's artistic design and world-building are universally praised.
  • Difficulty and challenge are central themes, dividing players based on their tolerance and skill level.
  • There is a strong emphasis on the importance of perseverance and adapting to overcome the game's challenges.
    • Updated 10/13/2025, 12:01:14 AM UTC
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