Nine Sols vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is the cheaper of the two right now at US$19.99 on Steam, US$10.00 less than Nine Sols. On playtime it is also the better value: Hollow Knight: Silksong costs US$0.67/h against US$1.36/h for Nine Sols — 30h to beat versus 22h. Steam players rate Nine Sols higher: 94% positive against 89%.
Nine Sols vs Hollow Knight: Silksong, side by side
| Metric | Nine Sols | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$29.99 on Steam | US$19.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$11.99 on Steam | US$14.99 on Microsoft Store |
| Steam rating | 94% positive | 89% positive |
| Hours to beat | 22h | 30h |
| Cost per hour | US$1.36/h | US$0.67/h |
| Players | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Available on | Steam | Steam, GOG |
| Released | 2024, Red Candle Games | 2025, Team Cherry |
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.
Pick Hollow Knight: Silksong if
Hornet is faster and more aggressive than the Knight. It is a Metroidvania by Team Cherry, 2025, and takes about 30 hours. The catch: difficulty spikes hard and early. Full Hollow Knight: Silksong 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.