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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: 17k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(93%)
Expansive world
Smooth combat
Beautiful art
Immersive soundtrack
Rewarding challenge
Challenge
Storyline
Difficulty
Complexity
Excessive difficulty
Long runbacks
Cumbersome currency
Punishing combat
Overall, the sentiment towards Silksong is largely positive, with particular praise for its art, music, and the depth of its world. While many players appreciate the increased complexity and challenge, others find the game to be too difficult or tedious, citing long boss runbacks and a demanding combat system. Nevertheless, for those who enjoy a tough and rewarding experience, Silksong delivers a well-crafted and expansive adventure.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an expansive and beautiful world with smooth and satisfying combat mechanics.
  • Silksong is a worthy sequel to Hollow Knight with improved boss designs and movement mechanics.
  • The game provides a high level of customization and choice in playstyle through the crest and tool system.
  • Art and music are consistently praised, enhancing the immersive experience.
  • Many fans appreciate the challenge, finding it rewarding and fulfilling.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's difficulty is considered excessive by some, leading to frustration and repeated attempts without progress.
  • Long runbacks to bosses are criticized for wasting player time and adding to the game's difficulty unnecessarily.
  • Some players find the game's combat and platforming to be punishing rather than challenging.
  • The rosary and currency system is seen as cumbersome, imposing grinding on players.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty is divisive; some players relish the challenge, while others feel it detracts from the enjoyment.
  • While some enjoy the complex storyline and world-building, others find it difficult to follow and less engaging than Hollow Knight.

    • Common Themes

  • High difficulty and challenge are central to the game experience.
  • Beautiful artwork and music contribute significantly to the game's ambiance.
  • The game is generally seen as creatively crafted, with much attention to detail despite some gameplay frustrations.
  • Experienced players, especially of Hollow Knight, may appreciate Silksong more due to its higher complexity and challenge.
    • Updated 12/27/2025, 12:01:23 AM UTC
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