Rematch IV · Metroidvania
Ori and the Will of the Wisps vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
Two of the most beautiful metroidvanias ever made. One is about flow and emotion, the other about challenge and exploration.
2 : 3 Winner: Hollow Knight: Silksong
Ori and the Will of the Wisps 88
You want a beautiful, emotional platformer that flows.
2
West · Winner
Hollow Knight: Silksong 92
You want a big, challenging adventure with exceptional value.
3
Five rounds
- Round 1Art & musicOri and the Will of the WispsOri is breathtaking from start to end.
- Round 2AccessibilityOri and the Will of the WispsOri is gentler and easier to finish.
- Round 3DepthHollow Knight: SilksongSilksong's world and combat go much deeper.
- Round 4LengthHollow Knight: SilksongSilksong lasts about three times longer.
- Round 5ValueHollow Knight: Silksong$19.99 for Silksong against $29.99.
Tale of the tape
| Compare | Ori and the Will of the Wisps | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rank | Ozeki | Yokozuna |
| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Players | Single-player | Single-player |
| Difficulty | Demanding | Hard |
| Typical playtime | ~15 h | ~45 h |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Verified |
| Systems | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Released | 10 Mar 2020 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Depth | 90 | 94 |
| Feel | 92 | 94 |
| Easy to start | 88 | 78 |
| Replay | 78 | 92 |
| Value | 88 | 98 |
Pick Hollow Knight: Silksong if
You want a big, challenging adventure with exceptional value.
Against Ori and the Will of the Wisps it wins on depth, length and value. It is the better choice if you love exploration and difficult fights.
Full review →Pick Ori and the Will of the Wisps if
You want a beautiful, emotional platformer that flows.
Against Hollow Knight: Silksong it wins on emotion and accessibility. It is shorter and gentler, and its story will move you. It is the better choice if you want beauty and flow over punishment.
Full review →Our call. Hollow Knight: Silksong wins 3 rounds to 2. Pick Ori if you want a moving, flowing adventure you can finish in a few evenings.
Updated 20 Oct 2026. Prices are US Steam list prices. Rounds are editorial judgements; scores follow our method.
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