Hollow Knight vs Alwa's Awakening
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight
+16
rating points
More player ratings
Hollow Knight
2,144 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerSide viewAdventure
Hollow Knight Stands Out
armed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendium
Alwa's Awakening Stands Out
skeletonsretro
Higher Rated
Hollow Knight
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
metroidvaniaaction-adventure2d
Key Differences
Features
Hollow Knight
armed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017fast traveling
Alwa's Awakening
skeletonsretro
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight | Alwa's Awakening |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Rating | 92/100 (2,144 ratings) | 76/100 (19 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | metroidvaniaaction-adventure2darmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017fast travelinggiant insectsinsectsmerchantsmoneyparryingshielded enemiessidescroller | metroidvaniaaction-adventure2dskeletonsretro |
| 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, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight and Alwa's Awakening have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Hollow Knight stands out for armed bugs, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), creature compendium, while Alwa's Awakening stands out for skeletons, retro.
Hollow Knight 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.