9 Cozy games like Hollow Knight that you should try

✓ 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

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

✓ Like Hollow Knight, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Shared with Hollow Knight: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting anime and setting medieval, while skipping open world exploration

✓ Like Hollow Knight, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.