Players are losing themselves in the kingdom for well over 25 hours at a time, finding the sheer depth of the world worth every second. This long-awaited journey has resonated strongly with the community, maintaining a 90% approval rating across 400 post-release reviews.
What it's about: Découvrez un vaste royaume maudit dans Hollow Knight: Silksong ! Explorez, combattez et survivez tout en grimpant jusqu'au sommet de terres maudites par la soie et les mélodies.
In-game
« Crashing entire steam for the first 5 minutes after launch is crazy »👍 anonymous review · 50 h played2491162412« A game about bugs, where your a bug that fights other bugs. The only thing that really bugs me is how long it took for this buggy little bug of a game to finally bug its way onto my screen. 10/10 - No software bugs, just actual bugs. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played38614211933« Trying to buy this game on release day was the worst and most painful, two and half hours long edging session in my entire life... It was worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played1631122420« This game is full of bugs... and they're kicking my ass It's really, really good »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played56471812« A great game and a tight slap to all those AAA studios that keep recycling the same old formula every year, showing zero innovation, yet shamelessly slapping an $80 price tag on it. »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played261573« 20 dollars for this is absolutely outrageous, thank you, team cherry, you will always be remembered as one of the greatest game dev teams of all time <3 »👍 anonymous review · 131 h played191244
« trés dur et trop punitive. rageant. pas de banc de sauvegarde avant les boss. le premier est beaucoup plus accessible »👎 anonymous review · 47 h played« Bah j'ai jouer 12h30 sois une heur de moins que les estimation de steam »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« Bien que la game est plaisante a jouer elle est beaucoup trop difficile. Si vous pensez etre bon vous ne l'est pas. Je ne le recommande pas »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« à faire si vous êtes un habitué du Glories de Creteil »👎 anonymous review · 22 h played« My balls got crushed by this game. If I can give a 0/10 I would »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« I remember, 5 years ago, getting to the City of Tears for the first time, stopping, admiring. I remember, 7 days ago, getting to the Choral Chambers for the first time, stopping, admiring. »👍 anonymous review · 139 h played19332
In players' words
« Crashing entire steam for the first 5 minutes after launch is crazy »👍 anonymous review · 50 h played2491162412« trés dur et trop punitive. rageant. pas de banc de sauvegarde avant les boss. le premier est beaucoup plus accessible »👎 anonymous review · 47 h played« A game about bugs, where your a bug that fights other bugs. The only thing that really bugs me is how long it took for this buggy little bug of a game to finally bug its way onto my screen. 10/10 - No software bugs, just actual bugs. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played38614211933« Bah j'ai jouer 12h30 sois une heur de moins que les estimation de steam »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« Trying to buy this game on release day was the worst and most painful, two and half hours long edging session in my entire life... It was worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played1631122420« Bien que la game est plaisante a jouer elle est beaucoup trop difficile. Si vous pensez etre bon vous ne l'est pas. Je ne le recommande pas »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« This game is full of bugs... and they're kicking my ass It's really, really good »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played56471812« à faire si vous êtes un habitué du Glories de Creteil »👎 anonymous review · 22 h played« A great game and a tight slap to all those AAA studios that keep recycling the same old formula every year, showing zero innovation, yet shamelessly slapping an $80 price tag on it. »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played261573« My balls got crushed by this game. If I can give a 0/10 I would »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« 20 dollars for this is absolutely outrageous, thank you, team cherry, you will always be remembered as one of the greatest game dev teams of all time <3 »👍 anonymous review · 131 h played191244« I remember, 5 years ago, getting to the City of Tears for the first time, stopping, admiring. I remember, 7 days ago, getting to the Choral Chambers for the first time, stopping, admiring. »👍 anonymous review · 139 h played19332
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=70
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=9
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
70
59
3
8
Graphics / art
14
14
0
0
Audio / music
13
13
0
0
Story / writing
11
10
0
1
Content / longevity
9
5
0
4
Value for money
4
4
0
0
Performance
3
2
1
0
Stability / bugs
2
1
0
1
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 54 h on median; those who dislike it: 22 h.
<2h
50 % (n=2)
2-10h
90 % (n=63)
10-25h
74 % (n=73)
>25h
95 % (n=262)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 39,1 % of players.
Precise movement and combat mechanics drive the experience, with 59 positive mentions out of 70.
The art style is universally celebrated, receiving 14 positive mentions out of 14.
Every melodic arrangement hits the mark, earning 13 positive mentions out of 13.
The narrative hooks players effectively, accounting for 10 positive mentions out of 11.
Weaknesses
The scale of the content has left some feeling divided, with 4 negative mentions out of 9.
Navigation through menus is a point of contention, cited in 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Occasional friction with the game's steep difficulty is noted in 2 negative mentions.
Who is it for?
This is an essential experience for fans of demanding action-platformers who prioritize tight control and atmosphere. It caters specifically to those who value a lengthy, exploratory challenge over casual play.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 89% of 413,706 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Precise movement and combat mechanics drive the experience. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
The game successfully captures the magic of its predecessor while carving out its own identity through refined systems. Despite minor UI hiccups, it stands as a masterclass in the genre, providing dozens of hours of high-quality exploration.
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