Hollow Knight vs Celeste
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight
+3
rating points
More player ratings
Hollow Knight
2,144 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
atmospheric2d
Key Differences
Features
Hollow Knight
metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)the game awards - best debut indie game - nomineecreature compendium
Celeste
precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxiety
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight | Celeste |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Rating | 92/100 (2,144 ratings) | 89/100 (1,431 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 | precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxietypsychological explorationrock climbingthe game awards - best score or music - nomineethe game awards - game of the year - nomineedepressionmental healthtransgenderconversationpax west 2017difficult |
| 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 | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight and Celeste have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Hollow Knight stands out for metroidvania, armed bugs, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), while Celeste stands out for precision platforming, puzzle platformer, the game awards - best independent game - winner.
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.