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

Gato Roboto

Gato Roboto

Quality
88Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $0.73
Buy Now
VS
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Quality
94Popularity
47Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 15 hours
−41% $8.89
Buy Now

Winner

Hollow Knight wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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5
Gato Roboto
5 of 15 metrics
Hollow Knight
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.73 Wins
$8.89 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.80 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-41% -
Sales Frequency
35 price changes -
111 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K -
497.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.1K -
482.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
242 Wins
15.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
7.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.3K -
482.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Feb 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGato Roboto

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItHollow Knight

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gato Roboto
Hollow Knight

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

Gato Roboto

Gato Roboto

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $0.73Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +42% $1.04View
Steam
Steam$7.99View
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −41% $8.89Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $9.23View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +69% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +69% $14.99View

Gato Roboto

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (4,341 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,341 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.73 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.72)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Hollow Knight

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (497,359 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
497,359 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.89 — very accessible price
41% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($7.49)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-19% minor player decrease
6,693 concurrent players — solid base
519 new reviews — community buzzing
497,359 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsGato RobotoHollow Knight
Release Date
May 30, 2019
February 24, 2017
Developers
doinksoft
Team Cherry
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Team Cherry
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
63

Gato Roboto

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-530 (2 * 2930) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 530 (1024 MB)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended

Hollow Knight

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: 9 GB available space
Which is better: Gato Roboto or Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight won the comparison against Gato Roboto 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 Gato Roboto worth buying over Hollow Knight?

Based on the metrics, Hollow Knight 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. Gato Roboto currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 05:48 AM UTC

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