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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: 14k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(92%)
fluid movement
beautiful art
immersive atmosphere
exceptional soundtrack
rewarding challenge
story complexity
complex mechanics
tool restrictions
backtracking
difficulty spikes
excessive difficulty
punishing currency system
long runbacks
unfair mechanics
tedious grinding
Reviews for Silksong depict a game of beautiful art and immersive atmosphere, widely appreciated for its fluid gameplay and engaging challenges. However, it is clear that the game is very challenging, with players' opinions divided on whether the difficulty enhances or detracts from the experience. Many discussions focus on combat mechanics and resource management, with gripes about tedious runbacks and frustrating difficulty spikes. Overall, while praised highly by some for its depth and complexity, others find it overly punishing and not always respectful of players' time.

Positive Points

  • Silksong introduces a more fluid and fast-paced movement system, enhancing the original's gameplay mechanics and offering a more agile player experience.
  • The game's art and atmosphere are frequently praised as beautiful, with a well-crafted world filled with secrets and hidden areas.
  • Despite its difficulty, many players find the challenge satisfying and rewarding, often encouraging growth in skills and game mastery.
  • The soundtrack is consistently highlighted as exceptional, enhancing the game's immersive experience.

    • Negative Points

  • Many players criticize the game for being excessively difficult, with some bosses and areas feeling unfairly challenging due to high damage outputs and complex patterns.
  • The currency system and resource management are seen as punishing, with some players expressing frustration at the need to grind for resources, especially given expensive items and upgrades.
  • A number of players are dissatisfied with the game's frequent long runbacks to boss fights, which they find tedious and unnecessary.

    • Mixed Points

  • The storytelling and lore are complex and detailed, which some players appreciate for depth, while others find it difficult to follow or overly indirect.
  • Some players find the combat and game mechanics enriched by the introduction of crests and tools, though others feel limited by restrictions on customization and tool usage.

    • Common Themes

  • The game's difficulty is a major theme, with players both praising and criticizing it.
  • The quality of art, music, and atmosphere consistently receive high praise from the player base.
  • Exploration and the scale of the world are appreciated, but the necessity of backtracking and unclear progression paths are frequent criticisms.
    • Updated 11/18/2025, 12:02:09 AM UTC
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