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Hollow Knight is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Another Crab's Treasure, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Juice Galaxy lead the list, with Another Crab's Treasure reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hollow Knight special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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The closest game to Hollow Knight is Another Crab's Treasure — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Juice Galaxy follow close behind.

#1Another Crab's Treasure99 #2Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown98 #3Juice Galaxy95 #4Blasphemous II97 #5Nine Sols96

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Games like Hollow Knight

50 similar games found

#1Another Crab's Treasure

99

iRank85

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#2Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

98

iRank86

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

95

iRank98

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 98%· 10K

Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#4Blasphemous II

97

iRank90

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

96

iRank91

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, setting scifi and setting mythology, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#6Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

96

iRank88

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, setting medieval and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

96

iRank88

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#8Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

95

iRank91

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#9Black Myth: Wukong

95

iRank89

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#10Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

96

iRank87

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam PS Nintendo

96

iRank84

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Surgeon Simulator 2013

97

iRank82

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Kena: Bridge of Spirits

93

iRank87

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Darksiders III

97

iRank71

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

92

iRank91

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180

Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hollow Knight?: The closest game to Hollow Knight is Another Crab's Treasure, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hollow Knight?: The three closest games to Hollow Knight are: 1. Another Crab's Treasure (99/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (98/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Juice Galaxy (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Hollow Knight's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown similar to Hollow Knight?: Yes, very much so — Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown scores 98/100 similarity to Hollow Knight. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Hollow Knight?: The best RPG games similar to Hollow Knight are Another Crab's Treasure, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Juice Galaxy and Blasphemous II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hollow Knight attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Hollow Knight calculated?: We compare Hollow Knight against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Hollow Knight experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.