Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is $12.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 69 |
| Quality | 90 | 93 |
| Value | 63 | 57 |
| Popularity | 47 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.99 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 94.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5.4K | 870 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$15.99−20%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$16.43−18%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$16.46−18%Buy Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$3.99−80%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.01−80%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$12.86−36%Buy Side by side over time
Hollow Knight: SilksongOri and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2025 | April 27, 2016 |
| Developers | Team Cherry | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publishers | Team Cherry | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) | GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hollow Knight: Silksong or Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition won the comparison against Hollow Knight: Silksong 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 Hollow Knight: Silksong worth buying over Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC