Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Dead Cells
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight: Silksong
+4
rating points
More player ratings
Dead Cells
636 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
metroidvania
Key Differences
Features
Hollow Knight: Silksong
melee combatbugscloud savesdualsense support for pchealth
Dead Cells
roguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Dead Cells |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2025 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Rating | 91/100 (451 ratings) | 87/100 (636 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | melee combatmetroidvaniabugscloud savesdualsense support for pchealthinterconnected-worldsworddualshock 4 support for pcinsectsmoneyremote playtext dialogue2d platformermelee | metroidvaniaroguelikeroguelitethe game awards - best action game - winnerthe game awards - best independent game - nomineepax east 2017random level generationparryingskill points in gamewall jumppax west 2017permadeathpre-release public testingshoppingteleportation |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Dead Cells have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Hollow Knight: Silksong stands out for melee combat, bugs, cloud saves, while Dead Cells stands out for roguelike, roguelite, the game awards - best action game - winner.
Hollow Knight: Silksong has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.