Celeste vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hollow Knight: Silksong wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Celeste is $13.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Celeste | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 78 | 71 |
| Quality | 95 | 90 |
| Value | 81 | 63 |
| Popularity | 42 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.58 | $15.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.5% positive | 89.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.9K | 5.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Celeste | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 25, 2018 | September 4, 2025 |
| Developers | Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd. | Team Cherry |
| Publishers | Maddy Makes Games Inc. | Team Cherry |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Celeste or Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong won the comparison against Celeste based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Celeste worth buying over Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Based on the metrics, Hollow Knight: Silksong won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Celeste currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC