It's arguably the greatest modern Metroidvania title, but what are some good games that are similar to Hollow Knight? If you recently played Hollow Knight and need recommendations for what to play next, we've put together an extensive list of similar titles that you'll love if you enjoyed Team Cherry's masterpiece.
One of the best recommendations for a game like Hollow Knight is Salt and Sanctuary, a game by Ska Studios that shares a few of the same mechanics. Both games are brutally challenging, and share the concept of having to reclaim items from your body when you perish. Stylistically, you can't go wrong with Ori and the Blind Forest if you want to play a game similar to Hollow Knight. You'll be captivated by the graphics, but will also fall in love with the smooth character movement and satisfying exploration. Looking for a Hollow Knight alternative that won't require as much of your time? The Mummy Demastered is a great Metroidvania that has no business being as good as it is, but can be completed in about 5-6 hours. Who would have thought the game based on Tom Cruise's crappy Mummy movie would actually be good?
Vote up the Hollow Knight recommendations that you would most want other fans of the game to check out, but only if you've actually played them! Otherwise, this is the best resource for knowing what to play after beating Hollow Knight.
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11918Developer: Moon Studios
Genres (Video game): Platform game
Ori and the Blind Forest is a platform-adventure Metroidvania video game developed by Moon... more
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Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a platform-adventure video game developed and published... more3
5630Dead Cells
2018Developer: Motion Twin
Genres (Video game): Roguelike, metroidvania
Dead Cells is a roguelike-metroidvania hybrid video game developed and published by Motion... more4
3014Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
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2914Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
2014Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is an upcoming platform game currently in development by... more6
2613Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
2003Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Action game, Adventure, Role-playing video game
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, released in Japan as Castlevania: Akatsuki no Minuet, is a... more7
2815The Messenger is a side-scrolling action-platformer, inspired by the classic Ninja Gaiden... more8
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing video game developed and published by Ska... more9
2715Metroid Fusion
2002Developer: Nintendo Research & Development 1
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game
Metroid Fusion is an action-adventure video game published by Nintendo for the Game Boy... more10
2514Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon known simply as Castlevania in the PAL region, is a video game... more11
3729Super Metroid
1994Developer: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo Research & Development 1
Genres (Video game): Shooter game, Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game
Super Metroid is a 1994 action-adventure game published by Nintendo, developed by its R&D1... more12
2617SteamWorld Dig 2
2017Developer: Image & Form
Genres (Video game): Metroidvania, Platformer, Action-Adventure
SteamWorld Dig 2 is a 2D platform action-adventure video game developed and published by Image... more13
199Metroid: Zero Mission
2004Developer: Nintendo Research & Development 1
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Action game, Adventure
Metroid: Zero Mission is an action-adventure video game developed by Nintendo R&D1 for the... more14
Metroid: Samus Returns is a 2017 side-scrolling action-adventure video game developed by... more15
1913Cave Story
2004Developer: Studio Pixel, Pixel
Genres (Video game): Shooter game, Platform game, Action game, Metroidvania
Cave Story is a freeware platform-adventure video game released in 2004 for the PC. It was... more16
1913Axiom Verge
2015Developer: Thomas Happ Games
Genres (Video game): Metroidvania, Side-scrolling adventure
Axiom Verge is a Metroidvania game where the player controls Trace, a scientist who, after... more17
1710Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: Sōgetsu no Jūjika, is an... more18
1710Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game, Role-playing video game
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: Ubawareta Kokuin, is an... more19
118Developer: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo Research & Development 1
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game, Adventure
Metroid II: Return of Samus is a 1991 action-adventure game developed and published by... more20
1513Guacamelee!
2013Developer: Drinkbox Studios
Genres (Video game): Metroidvania, platformer, beat 'em up
Guacamelee! is a 2013 action platforming video game developed and published by DrinkBox... more21
1310Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game, Role-playing video game
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth, is a... more22
1010SteamWorld Dig
2013Developer: Image & Form
SteamWorld Dig is a platform action-adventure game. The second installment in the SteamWorld... more23
Developer: Konami
Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, known in Japan as Castlevania: Byakuya no Concerto, is a... more24
1013Developer: Humble Hearts
Genres (Video game): Action role-playing game
Dust: An Elysian Tail is an action role-playing video game developed by independent designer... more25
1016Owlboy is a platform-adventure video game created by independent developer D-Pad Studio. The... more
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