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FeVSHollow Knight: Silksong

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Fe

Fe

Quality
64Popularity
22Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 18 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Quality
90Popularity
46Value
66
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 4 hours
−25% $15.02
Buy Now

Winner

Hollow Knight: Silksong wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

2
Fe
2 of 15 metrics
Hollow Knight: Silksong
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$15.02 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$14.70 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-25% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
87 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
80.6% positive -
89.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
484 -
379.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
390 -
338.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
94 Wins
41.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
7.9K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
370.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFe

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItHollow Knight: Silksong

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Fe
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Fe

Fe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −25% $15.02Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $15.36View
Steam
Steam +33% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Fe

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (484 reviews) — mostly positive
484 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (379,521 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
379,521 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$15.02 — reasonable price
25% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($14.35)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-11% minor player decrease
7,808 concurrent players — solid base
523 new reviews — community buzzing
379,521 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFeHollow Knight: Silksong
Release Date
June 4, 2020
September 4, 2025
Developers
Zoink
Team Cherry
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Team Cherry
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fe

No PC requirements data available

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fe or Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Hollow Knight: Silksong won the comparison against Fe 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 Fe 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. Hollow Knight: Silksong currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC

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