Hollow Knight vs Nine Sols
Hollow Knight is the cheaper of the two right now at US$14.99 on Steam, US$15.00 less than Nine Sols. On playtime it is also the better value: Hollow Knight costs US$0.56/h against US$1.36/h for Nine Sols — 27h to beat versus 22h. Steam players rate Hollow Knight higher: 96% positive against 94%.
Hollow Knight vs Nine Sols, side by side
| Metric | Hollow Knight | Nine Sols |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$14.99 on Steam | US$29.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$5.09 on GOG | US$11.99 on Steam |
| Steam rating | 96% positive | 94% positive |
| Hours to beat | 27h | 22h |
| Cost per hour | US$0.56/h | US$1.36/h |
| Players | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Available on | Steam, GOG | Steam |
| Released | 2017, Team Cherry | 2024, Red Candle Games |
Pick Hollow Knight if
Outstanding value — huge world for the price. It is a Metroidvania by Team Cherry, 2017, and takes about 27 hours. The catch: deliberately vague about where to go next. Full Hollow Knight price breakdown.
Pick Nine Sols if
Sekiro-style parrying in a 2D metroidvania. It is a Metroidvania by Red Candle Games, 2024, and takes about 22 hours. The catch: deflect-or-die combat is unforgiving. Full Nine Sols price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.