Hollow Knight vs A Hat in Time
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight
+11
rating points
More player ratings
Hollow Knight
2,144 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Different
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
crowd fundedaction-adventure
Key Differences
Game Modes
Hollow Knight
-A Hat in Time
Co-operativeMultiplayerSplit screen
Perspective
Hollow Knight
Side view
A Hat in Time
First personThird person
Features
Hollow Knight
metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)the game awards - best debut indie game - nomineecreature compendium
A Hat in Time
collection marathonmafiapax east 2014wall jumpspaceship
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight | A Hat in Time |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Rating | 92/100 (2,144 ratings) | 81/100 (248 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)the game awards - best debut indie game - nomineecreature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017fast travelinggiant insectsinsectsmerchants | collection marathonmafiapax east 2014wall jumpspaceship3d platformercrowd fundedswimmingtime travelcollectiblessnowaction-adventurecutefemale protagonist |
| Game Modes | Single player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle playerSplit screen |
| Player Perspective | Side view | First personThird person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight and A Hat in Time have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action, Fantasy.
Hollow Knight stands out for Side view, metroidvania, armed bugs, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), while A Hat in Time stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Split screen, First person.
Hollow Knight has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Adventure, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.