Hollow Knight vs Celeste
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight
+3
rating points
More player ratings
Hollow Knight
2,144 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerSide viewAdventure
Hollow Knight Stands Out
metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)
Celeste Stands Out
precision platformingpuzzle platformertransgender protagonist
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
atmospheric2d
Key Differences
Features
Hollow Knight
metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017
Celeste
precision platformingpuzzle platformertransgender protagonistanxietypsychological explorationrock climbingdepressionmental healthtransgender
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 | atmospheric2dmetroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017fast travelinggiant insectsinsectsmerchantsmoneyparryingshielded enemiessidescroller | atmospheric2dprecision platformingpuzzle platformertransgender protagonistanxietypsychological explorationrock climbingdepressionmental healthtransgenderconversation |
| 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, transgender protagonist.
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.
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