Hollow Knight vs Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Hollow Knight
+6
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
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Stands Out
playable character - shantae
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
metroidvania
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
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
playable character - shantae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hollow Knight | Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Rating | 92/100 (2,144 ratings) | 86/100 (18 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | metroidvaniaarmed bugsbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)creature compendiumexplorable worldinterconnected-worldshop keeperskill-basedswordthe game awards 2017fast travelinggiant insectsinsectsmerchantsmoneyparryingshielded enemiessidescroller | 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, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Hollow Knight 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 stands out for armed bugs, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), creature compendium.
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.