Hollow Knight

In plain English

2D, but bosses and platforming are very demanding.

Good if you enjoy: Exploration, art, hard challenges.

Skills it builds: reactions, hand-eye, navigation.

How long: about 27 hours to finish the main story.

What to play before and after

1. CelesteLevel 4 · easier
2. Hollow KnightLevel 5 · you are here
3. CupheadLevel 5 · similar
4. Elden RingLevel 5 · similar

How easy is it?

Controls

4 of 5

Camera

1 of 5

Fast reactions

5 of 5

Punishing

5 of 5

Reading

2 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.