It is literally the game's biggest chunk of DLC, a great conclusion to the expansion trilogy, and also an awesome way to cap off Dead Cells, so it naturally pleased the gaming critics and reserved a spot in the rank

But regardless of the route, the player still needs to be aware of a few things. The most important thing to remember is that there is no time limit. Attempting to rush past enemies and obstacles only increases the chances of the player making a mistake. So be sure to take things slow if things look danger

Like Hollow Knight , Guacamelee has a huge focus on combat. You will explore the interconnected world like any Metroidvania i.e. collect new powers to explore new paths, get new health upgrades, and so forth. What makes it different is the wrestling focused in combat with tons of moves to perform and master. The big plus is that it offers co-op. Both this and the sequel are worth checking

Bug Fables , if the name didn’t give it away, is also about a bunch of bugs. That’s the simple connection to Hollow Knight , but Nintendo fans will especially get a kick out of it for emulating the more classic Paper Mario games. The homage is clear from the gameplay to the paper aesthetic. Don’t sleep on 2020’s secret hit, Bug Fabl

Praised for its simple yet nuanced combat system, Hollow Knight delivers the perfect balance of difficulty, exploration, and growth. It's a classic Metroidvania adventure, tightly-wrapped in a cocoon of unsettling, dreary horror. However, it's not alone in being a great pick for a dark and creepy Halloween gaming-session. Here are four other titles that not only share similar mechanics, but are equally-suited to the pervading gloom of October 3

So the player eventually completed the delicate flower quest. The grave now has delicate flowers growing around it and the player has acquired the "Solace" achievement. Now what? Well, it turns out the Godmaster DLC added content pertaining to the delicate flowers. If the player takes a delicate flower from the grave of the Traitor’s Child and navigates across the map without taking damage (again), the Knight can present the flower to several NPCs through Hallownest. This includes Elderbug, the White Lady, and Nailmaster Oro. This triggers a unique dialogue with the NPC in question. But it should be mentioned that players can also unlock a secret ending for the game if they present a delicate flower to the Godmas

Some obstacles along this route, including some dangerous Gigantic Flukemunga creatures, will have to be dealt with as you try to access the Junk Pit. Try to use abilities like Shade Cloak to avoid detection from these enemies in Hollow Knight . Once you travel to the end of the path, you'll come across a room littered with trash, indicating that you have indeed arrived at the Junk

Jokes aside, Moon Studios ’ debut title stunned players when it launched (including me), thanks to its carefully crafted Blasphemous 2 gameplay, gorgeous visual aesthetics, emotionally simple (yet powerful) story, and, obviously, its unforgettable fin

Salt and Sanctuary is an indie RPG-platformer developed by a one-man studio. It's been accurately described by critics as a combination of Dark Souls and Castlevania . In particular, the game draws inspiration from 1997's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night . Proudly wearing the influence of these heavy-hitters on its sleeve, it's impressive that Salt and Sanctuary retains its own identity so well. The game uses a 2D, hand-drawn art-style that simply bleeds unsettling horror. As players guide their blank-slate protagonist across a dark and dangerous world, they must contend with evils both great and sm

Even though it carries a lot of emotional DNA from Hollow Knight, Silksong feels like a pretty damn refined successor, especially when it comes to level design , pacing, and world flow. From the very first second, you feel that its story progression is smoother and more direct, meaning it manages to be even more addict

This may have the least to do with Hollow Knight , but it's somewhat relevant. The reason it made it on the list is because it has excellent animations for a sprite-based game. It’s a shooter in the vein of a 2D Borderlands mixed with Monster Hunt

So it is no surprise that the game eventually broke out of the indie bubble, managing to steal the hearts of players of all ages. And that universal appeal is exactly why its critic score sits so high above the competit

Hollow Knight , the Metroidvania action-adventure from Team Cherry, is considered one of the finest examples of its genre. In the game, players take control of a nameless insect-like knight as they traverse the kingdom of Hallownest. It's a dark world, decaying and plague-ridden, with many of its insectoid inhabitants already fallen to the spreading infection. Hollow Knight 's story is just as sinister, and has multiple endings depending on the player's acti