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The Best Metroidvanias Of The 2020s So Far, From Metroid Dread To Silksong
From Hollow Knight: Silksong to Metroid Dread, discover the decade’s top Metroidvania hits and why they're still stunning examples of the genre.
Fortnite Reveals Hollow Knight Collaboration, But There's a Catch
Players have enjoyed a hot streak of unexpected Fortnite collaborations throughout 2026, yet despite massive early enthusiasm for the reveal of Hollow Knight finally debuting in the hit battle royale game, many have raised an eyebrow at the cost of the indie metroidvania title's bundle. Fortnite...
Fortnite Reveals Hollow Knight Collaboration, But There's a Catch
The beloved indie metroidvania Hollow Knight is officially collaborating with Fortnite, but some longtime fans are already less than thrilled.
Fortnite's Hollow Knight crossover items cost more than Hollow Knight itself – and Silksong, too
After all this time, Fortnite is collaborating with an actually good game, in Hollow Knight. I kid, of course – the all-consuming battle royale recently incorporated Kingdom Hearts as well. So, two games. The irony of this latest partnership is that the pack containing your cosmetics and what not...
Fortnite's Hollow Knight crossover items cost more than Hollow Knight itself – and Silksong, too
Good to see Team Cherry's Metroidvania moving up in the world
The 7 Best Games Like Hollow Knight: Silksong to Speed Up the Wait for Sea of Sorrows
From brutal boss fights to precise platforming challenges, here are 7 games like SiIlksong to play while you wait for new DLC.
Well Dweller (Switch 2) Review
Doing the Metroidvania very well. Why yes, another Metroidvania is gracing the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s been a pretty astonishing avalanche of high-quality titles in this genre over the last few years. Ever since Hollow Knight and the return of 2D Metroid, it’s been such a pleasure to see other...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Should Play Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Right Now, Because They Can
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans looking for their next Metroidvania fix can already try Castlevania: Belmont's Curse before it launches.
Halloween Has Officially Started in Fortnite as Hollow Knight and More Join the Game
Fortnite's annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares, is now live, filling the Item Shop with scary skins and the island with themed weapons and decor.
Hollow Knight Is Officially Coming To Fortnite
Fortnite has shown off its upcoming Hollow Knight crossover in a new Fortnitemares trailer.
10 Hollow Knight Details Players Still Discover Years Later Deep in Hallownest
This list covers some of Hallownest's most obscure secrets and hidden pieces of lore in Hollow Knight.
New 2D Platformer Game on Steam Is Basically Cuphead Meets Hollow Knight
A brand-new hand-drawn game on Steam called Moylo has been dubbed Cuphead meets Hollow Knight, with the developer saying, "That was the initial idea." Moylo is still in development and has no release date on Steam, but its first trailer has already generated significant buzz, racking up nearly two...
New 2D Platformer Game on Steam Is Basically Cuphead Meets Hollow Knight
A brand-new Steam game looks like a mashup of Cuphead and Hollow Knight, with the developer acknowledging both games as inspirations.
New Metroidvania on Steam Is a Breath of Fresh Air After Hollow Knight: Silksong
This new Steam metroidvania is a welcome change of pace after Hollow Knight: Silksong, with a lighter touch that still feels true to the genre.
10 Things to Do in Hollow Knight: Silksong While Waiting for Sea of Sorrow
This list covers the most important things to complete in Hollow Knight: Silksong before moving on to the Sea of Sorrow DLC.
Five Years of Solo Development – Interview with Fountains Creator John Pywell
Fountains is a solo-developed Metroidvania inspired by Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, built over five years by creator John Pywell. With the game now launching on XBOX, we spoke with Pywell about its development, influences, and unexpected international success. Sam: So firstly, tell us a bit about...
The Top 10 Genre-Spanning Indie Metroidvanias on PC
With game series like Hollow Knight taking the indie world by storm, we’ve seen a fair share of Metroidvania and Metroidvania-adjacent games roll out this past decade. It’s easy to assume, at first glance, that if a game is 2 or 2.5D and has Metroidvania elements that these games are all cut from...
Silksong's New Replacement Is About to Become the Best Action Game of the Year
Chronoscript: The Endless End mixes Hollow Knight combat with an eye-catching hand-drawn art style
Aeterna Lucis gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
After being delayed due to the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Aeterna Lucis has received a new release date from developer Aeternum Game Studios. The game is now set to launch for consoles on December 3. Aeterna Lucis is a sequel to Aeterna Noctis, which is currently available on Nintendo...
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster Plays a Bit Like a Stealthy Hollow Knight | IGN Preview
I had a maniacally delightful time with the very small slice of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster I got to chew on. The art style is gloomy and grimy while remaining very readable. The mixture of stealth game mainstays with Hollow Knight-stye platforming clicks together pretty seamlessly....
ConcernedApe says sorry Haunted Chocolatier is taking so long: "I won’t compromise on the quality of the game by rushing it or releasing it too early"
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has released an update on his upcoming chocolatier simulation game Haunted Chocolatier as we approach the fifth anniversary of its announcement. Now that Hollow Knight: Silksong and Mewgenics are out, the gaming community needs a new indie game that's taking ages to come...
Way More Work (And Money) Went Into My Favorite Voice Mod Than I Thought
As I mentioned when writing about how cool voice-dubbing mods are for Cheap Week, I love vocalized mods. Also called voice mods, these community-made projects add voice acting to otherwise-silent games, or redub games that have voice acting in a gibberish language (like Hollow Knight) with English....
10 Hollow Knight Locations That Players Still Debate Years After Release
These Hollow Knight locations still spark fan debates years later — even after Silksong — from the Pale King's death to the mysteries of the Abyss.
Xbox Game Pass At Risk of Losing 2 of Its Best Games in September
Xbox Game Pass could lose Hades and Hollow Knight: Silksong in September 2026, as both titles approach the one-year mark since their additions to the service. Even so, there is good reason to believe at least one of them will remain on Xbox Game Pass into October and for the foreseeable future.
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