{"id":8710,"date":"2025-11-03T22:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:31:32","slug":"games-like-hollow-knight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Games Like Hollow Knight in 2025 [Gamers Choice]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is well established that when players find a game to be enjoyable, they often seek out others with similar features. In this article, we will be exploring 15 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22136\">Games Like Hollow Knight<\/a><\/strong> in 2025, taking into consideration the players&#8217; preferences and needs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43560\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43560\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hollow-Knight-Game.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"26001\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43560 size-full\" title=\"Hollow Knight Game\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hollow-Knight-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Hollow Knight Game\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hollow Knight Game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Hollow Knight Game, a 2D action-adventure title, was developed and published by Team Cherry. It was published in 2017 and is based in the Hallownest universe. Considering the game\u2019s reputation, there is no doubt that they have created one of the best Metroidvania games. Players control the Knight as they explore ruins, defeat horrific enemies, engage in combat with foes, and unravel the kingdom&#8217;s mysteries.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-fighting-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26002\">game has frantic boss fights<\/a>, difficult enemies, and a gorgeously hand-drawn setting with moody music. Widespread praise from critics has been given to Hollow Knight for its precise controls, complex world-building, and moving narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The game has many replay potentials because of its numerous endings, secret passages, and hidden areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-specifications-price\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26003\">Nintendo Switch<\/a>, PC, and Xbox series are just a few of the platforms that Hollow Knight is accessible on. Back to the main topic of discussion, the 15 <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> game that we will be discussing today are:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1337\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1337\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Games Like Hollow Knight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Axiom Verge 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rain World<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Unsighted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chasm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Salt and Sanctuary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dead Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sundered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">La-Mulana 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SteamWorld Dig 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Valdis Story: Abyssal City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Metroid Dread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1337 from cache -->\n<p>Let us know more about the game, including its features and similarities to the hollow knight. So keep reading to find more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41961\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Games-Like-Hollow-Knight-Gamers-Choice.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22173\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41961 size-full\" title=\"Games Like Hollow Knight [Gamers Choice]\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Games-Like-Hollow-Knight-Gamers-Choice.jpg\" alt=\"Games Like Hollow Knight [Gamers Choice]\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Games Like Hollow Knight [Gamers Choice]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Axiom_Verge_2\" >Axiom Verge 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Momodora_Reverie_Under_The_Moonlight\" >Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Rain_World\" >Rain World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Ender_Lillies_Quietus_of_the_Knights\" >Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Unsighted\" >Unsighted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Chasm\" >Chasm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Salt_and_Sanctuary\" >Salt and Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Ori_and_the_Will_of_the_Wisp\" >Ori and the Will of the Wisp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Dead_Cells\" >Dead Cells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Sundered\" >Sundered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#La-Mulana_2\" >La-Mulana 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#SteamWorld_Dig_2\" >SteamWorld Dig 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night\" >Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Valdis_Story_Abyssal_City\" >Valdis Story: Abyssal City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/#Metroid_Dread\" >Metroid Dread<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Axiom_Verge_2\"><\/span><strong>Axiom Verge 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first game in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> is<strong> Axiom Verge 2. <\/strong>This game and Hollow Knight feature exploration-focused, side-scrolling gameplay, 2D graphics, and progression in the Metroidvania style. The non-linear worlds in both games have connected levels, hidden objects, and boss fights.&nbsp;The environment and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-stories-based-on-books\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22138\">story<\/a> are also heavily emphasized in both games, and the story is told via the player&#8217;s interactions with the world and its residents. In short, both games share a lot of similarities, and Hollow Knight fans can try giving the Axiom Verge 2 game a shot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41962\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Axiom-Verge-2.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22174\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41962 size-full\" title=\"Axiom Verge 2\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Axiom-Verge-2.jpg\" alt=\"Axiom Verge 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Axiom Verge 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Momodora_Reverie_Under_The_Moonlight\"><\/span><strong>Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second game in the list of, <strong>Games like Hollow Knight<\/strong>, is the <strong>Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight<\/strong> game. Like Hollow Knight, Momodora features 2D side-scrolling, exploration-focused gameplay, and Metroidvania-style progression. Both games have difficult combat and platforming, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.&nbsp;Both games share a similar visual aesthetic, with hand-drawn 2D graphics and a menacing, ominous tone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41963\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Momodora-Reverie-Under-The-Moonlight.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22175\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41963 size-full\" title=\"Momodora Reverie Under The Moonlight\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Momodora-Reverie-Under-The-Moonlight.jpg\" alt=\"Momodora Reverie Under The Moonlight\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Momodora Reverie Under The Moonlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rain_World\"><\/span><strong>Rain World<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rain World<\/strong> is another game that comes in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong>. Hollow Knight and Rain World both feature atmospheric gameplay that emphasizes exploration and a gloomy, dismal atmosphere. The side-scrolling action in both games takes place in a non-linear, interconnected universe with hidden objects.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also emphasize risk-reward dynamics and survival, requiring the player to strike a balance between exploration and the necessity to locate food and shelter. Both games also emphasize using the player&#8217;s interactions with the environment to tell a story and have a simple, hand-drawn style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-summertime-saga\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22148\">13 Best Games Like Summertime Saga in 2025 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux are all playable platforms on Rain World. The game&#8217;s popularity among players has grown due to its availability across several platforms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41964\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rain-World.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22176\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41964 size-full\" title=\"Rain World\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rain-World.jpg\" alt=\"Rain World\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rain World<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ender_Lillies_Quietus_of_the_Knights\"><\/span><strong>Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights<\/strong> is another game that comes under the category of <strong>Games like Hollow Knight<\/strong>. In terms of their 2D side-scrolling, exploration-focused gameplay, and Metroidvania-style progression, Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights and Hollow Knight are comparable. Both games emphasize ambiance and storytelling while offering difficult combat, a non-linear environment with connected levels, and other features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-it-takes-two\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22149\">5 Best Games Like It Takes Two in 2025 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. On the other hand, Ender Lilies has a fighting system that is more action-oriented, more brilliant, and more colorful than Hollow Knight, which has a more understated aesthetic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41965\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ender-Lillies-Quietus-of-the-Knights.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22177\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41965 size-full\" title=\"Ender Lillies Quietus of the Knights\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ender-Lillies-Quietus-of-the-Knights.jpg\" alt=\"Ender Lillies Quietus of the Knights\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ender Lillies Quietus of the Knights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsighted\"><\/span><strong>Unsighted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next game in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> is <strong>Unsighted<\/strong>. Both Unsighted and Hollow Knight games feature a 2D side-scrolling, an emphasis on exploration, and Metroidvania-style progression. Both games emphasize ambiance and storytelling while offering difficult combat, a non-linear environment with connected levels, and other features.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. Unsighted features more brilliant, colorful graphics and a combat system that is more action-oriented than Hollow Knight, which has a minimalist visual design. The Unsighted game is available on PC, Xbox One, and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/open-world-games-ps4\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26004\">PlayStation 4<\/a>, the most popular gaming consoles in the market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41966\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Unsighted.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22179\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41966 size-full\" title=\"Unsighted\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Unsighted.jpg\" alt=\"Unsighted\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsighted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chasm\"><\/span><strong>Chasm<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next game in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> is <strong>Chasm<\/strong>. Considering their 2D side-scrolling, exploration-focused gameplay, and Metroidvania-style progression, <strong>Chasm<\/strong> and Hollow Knight are quite similar. Both games have difficult combat and platforming, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-red-dead-redemption\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22150\">10 Best Games Like Red Dead Redemption in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. The slight difference between the two games is that Chasm features more elaborate, colorful graphics and a combat system more focused on action than <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/hollow-knight-silksong-release-date-news\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22139\">Hollow Knight<\/a>, which has a minimalist visual aesthetic. The Chasm game is available on multiple platforms including PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-gameshare-on-ps4\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26005\">PlayStation 4<\/a>, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41967\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chasm.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22180\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41967 size-full\" title=\"Chasm\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chasm.jpg\" alt=\"Chasm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chasm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salt_and_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>Salt and Sanctuary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next in the list of <strong>Games like Hollow&nbsp;Knight<\/strong> is <strong>Salt and Sanctuary<\/strong>.&nbsp;In terms of their 2D side-scrolling, exploration-focused gameplay, and Metroidvania-style progression, Salt and Sanctuary, and Hollow Knight are comparable. Both games emphasize ambiance and storytelling while offering difficult combat, a non-linear environment with connected levels, and other features.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. However, Salt and Sanctuary feature more intricate, gothic-inspired graphics, dark souls, and a more <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps4-rpg\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26006\">RPG<\/a>-oriented gameplay that emphasizes character growth and inventory management more than Hollow Knight, which has a minimalist visual aesthetic. This Ska Studio&#8217;s game is available on the following platforms: PC, PS4, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/xbox-one-wireless-headsets\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26007\">Xbox One<\/a>, and the Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41968\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Salt-and-Sanctuary.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22181\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41968 size-full\" title=\"Salt and Sanctuary\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Salt-and-Sanctuary.jpg\" alt=\"Salt and Sanctuary\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salt and Sanctuary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ori_and_the_Will_of_the_Wisp\"><\/span><strong>Ori and the Will of the Wisp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/strong>&nbsp;is another <strong>game like Hollow Knight <\/strong>that&nbsp;was developed by Moon studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-release-date\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22140\">Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/a> and Hollow Knight feature 2D side-scrolling action games emphasizing exploration and Metroidvania-style growth. Both games have difficult platforming and combat, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-games-like-life-is-strange\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22151\">5 Best Games like Life is Strange in 2025 [You Must Try]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both games also feature a haunting, melancholy tone and a hand-drawn look. Ori and the Will of the Wisps boast more brilliant, colorful graphics and an action-oriented platforming system, in contrast to Hollow Knight&#8217;s austere visual aesthetic. The gameplay of Ori and the Will of the Wisps is also more puzzle-focused, requiring the player to apply various skills to overcome obstacles in the environment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41969\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ori-and-the-Will-of-the-Wisps.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22182\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41969 size-full\" title=\"Ori and the Will of the Wisps\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ori-and-the-Will-of-the-Wisps.jpg\" alt=\"Ori and the Will of the Wisps\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ori and the Will of the Wisps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dead_Cells\"><\/span><strong>Dead Cells<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next in the list of <strong>Games like Hollow&nbsp;Knight <\/strong>is Deal Cells. It was developed and published by Motion Twin. In terms of their fast-paced, action-packed gameplay, 2D side-scrolling, and Metroidvania-style progression, Dead Cells, and Hollow Knight are comparable. Both games feature challenging combat that emphasizes ambiance and storytelling, a non-linear environment with connected levels, and other features.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. However, Dead Cells features more intricate, gothic-inspired graphics and emphasize fast-paced, combo-driven action, whereas Hollow Knight has a minimalist visual design. With each playtime, the stages and opponent location in Dead Cells&#8217; randomly generated universe alter, giving the game more replay value. Dead Cell is available on the following platforms: the PS4, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps5-tennis-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26008\">PS5<\/a>, PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/all-xbox-consoles-in-order\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22186\">Xbox Series<\/a> X, and so on.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41970\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dead-Cells.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22187\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41970 size-full\" title=\"Dead Cells\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dead-Cells.jpg\" alt=\"Dead Cells\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dead Cells<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sundered\"><\/span><strong>Sundered<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sundered<\/strong> is&nbsp;another <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight <\/strong>as they feature a 2D side-scrolling, an emphasis on exploration, and a Metroidvania-style progression. Both games have difficult combat and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/cross-platform-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22141\">platforming<\/a>, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. However, Sundered features more brilliant, colorful graphics and a combat system that is more action-oriented, whereas Hollow Knight has a minimalist visual aesthetic. With branching paths and numerous endings based on the player&#8217;s choices, Sundered also contains procedurally generated levels and emphasizes player choice.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41971\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sundered.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41971 size-full\" title=\"Sundered\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sundered.jpg\" alt=\"Sundered\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sundered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La-Mulana_2\"><\/span><strong>La-Mulana 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>La-Mulana 2<\/strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;another <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight <\/strong>as both feature a 2D side-scrolling, an emphasis on exploration, and Metroidvania-style progression. Both games have difficult platforming and combat, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-games-like-factorio\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22152\">5 Best Games Like Factorio in 2025 [Top Rated]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. Although La-Mulana 2 has more puzzle-focused gameplay and more detailed, gothic-inspired graphics than Hollow Knight, both games have minimalist visual styles. In Hollow Knight, the player uses various skills and items to overcome environmental obstacles and learn the world&#8217;s secrets. Additionally, La-Mulana 2 places more focus on design cues from the past and allusions to vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/video-games-are-helping-with-disabilities\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22142\">video games<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41972\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/La-Mulana-2.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22189\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41972 size-full\" title=\"La Mulana 2\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/La-Mulana-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Mulana 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Mulana 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SteamWorld_Dig_2\"><\/span><strong>SteamWorld Dig 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another game in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> is <strong>SteamWorld Dig 2<\/strong>. In terms of their 2D side-scrolling, exploration-focused gameplay, and Metroidvania-style growth, Hollow Knight and <strong>SteamWorld Dig 2<\/strong> are comparable. Both games have difficult platforming and combat, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. Although SteamWorld Dig 2 offers more puzzle-focused gameplay and more detailed, steampunk-inspired graphics than Hollow Knight, both games have minimalist visual styles. In Hollow Knight, the player uses various tools and abilities to dig and unearth the universe&#8217;s secrets. Additionally, SteamWorld Dig 2 places more of a focus on resource management and crafting, requiring the player to gather and improve different tools and skills as they go through the game.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41973\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SteamWorld-Dig-2.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22190\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41973 size-full\" title=\"SteamWorld Dig 2\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SteamWorld-Dig-2.jpg\" alt=\"SteamWorld Dig 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SteamWorld Dig 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bloodstained_Ritual_of_the_Night\"><\/span><strong>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next game in the list of <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong> is <strong>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/strong>. Both Hollow Knight and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night are <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/similar-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"26009\">similar games<\/a> as they both feature a 2D side-scrolling gameplay emphasizing exploration and Metroidvania-style progression. Both games have difficult platforming, challenging bosses and combat, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-roblox\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22153\">5 Best Games Like Roblox in 2025 [Ultimate List]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. However, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night features more intricate, gothic-inspired graphics and a heavier emphasis on RPG elements, with the player earning and upgrading different skills, new abilities, and equipment as they advance through the game. Hollow Knight has a minimalist visual design. While Hollow Knight is situated in a wonderful insect kingdom, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is set in a magical, demon-filled universe that includes melee attacks, dangerous environments, and much more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41974\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloodstained-Ritual-of-the-Night.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22191\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41974 size-full\" title=\"Bloodstained Ritual of the Night\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bloodstained-Ritual-of-the-Night.jpg\" alt=\"Bloodstained Ritual of the Night\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bloodstained Ritual of the Night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valdis_Story_Abyssal_City\"><\/span><strong>Valdis Story: Abyssal City<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Valdis Story: Abyssal City<\/strong>&nbsp;is another <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight <\/strong>as both feature a 2D side-scrolling gameplay emphasizing exploration and Metroidvania-style growth. Both games have difficult platforming and combat, a universe with branching levels, and an emphasis on mood and narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Both games also include a hand-drawn look and a gloomy, menacing tone. While Valdis Story: Abyssal City features a higher emphasis on RPG components and a more detailed, gothic-inspired art design than Hollow Knight does, both games have minimalist visual styles. As players advance through the game, they can acquire and upgrade new skills and equipment. Along with a more intricate fighting system, Valdis Story: Abyssal City allows players to advance through the game by selecting from several skills and weapons.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41975\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Valdis-Story-Abyssal-City.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22192\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41975 size-full\" title=\"Valdis Story Abyssal City\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Valdis-Story-Abyssal-City.jpg\" alt=\"Valdis Story Abyssal City\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valdis Story Abyssal City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metroid_Dread\"><\/span><strong>Metroid Dread<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Metroid Dread<\/strong> game was developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. The 2D action-adventure game is another <strong>Games Like Hollow Knight<\/strong>. Both games have several gameplay and visual elements in common. The gameplay in the Metroid Dread game and the Hollow Knight is exploration-based, requiring the player to move around a non-linear universe while gaining new skills and upgrades that open up previously inaccessible locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-warzone\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22154\">5 Best Games Like Warzone in 2025 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They also feature clashes with a variety of foes, with an emphasis on boss fights. Furthermore, both games emphasize mood and world-building, utilizing their unique surroundings to develop a vibrant, engaging universe that players November explore. Fans of the 2D action-adventure genre will find Hollow Knight and Metroid: Dread interesting because of their similarities. Other games that are quite similar to the Hollow Knight game include Shovel Knight, developed and published by Yacht Club Games; Cave Story developed and published by Studio Pixel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41976\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metroid-Dread.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"22193\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41976 size-full\" title=\"Metroid Dread\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metroid-Dread.jpg\" alt=\"Metroid Dread\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Metroid Dread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you enjoyed reading about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games-like-hollow-knight\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22143\">Games Like Hollow Knight<\/a><\/strong>, don\u2019t forget to share it with your friends. For the latest updates regarding your favorite or newly released games, keep coming back to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\" data-lasso-id=\"22144\">omggamer.com<\/a><\/strong> for more updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22145\">gaming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/game-release-dates\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22146\">upcoming games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/\" data-lasso-id=\"22147\">gaming builds<\/a>, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is well established that when players find a game to be enjoyable, they often seek out others with similar features. In this article, we will be exploring 15 Games Like Hollow Knight in 2025, taking into consideration the players&#8217; preferences and needs. 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