Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight: Silksong
+5
rating points
More player ratings
Hollow Knight: Silksong
451 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
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
playable character - shantae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2025 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Rating | 91/100 (451 ratings) | 86/100 (18 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | melee combatmetroidvaniabugscloud savesdualsense support for pchealthinterconnected-worldsworddualshock 4 support for pcinsectsmoneyremote playtext dialogue2d platformermelee | metroidvaniaplayable character - shantae |
| 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 | Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition 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.
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.