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Hollow Knight: SilksongVSUnbound: Worlds Apart

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

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Quality
90Popularity
48Value
65
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
−25% $14.99
Buy
VS
Unbound: Worlds Apart

Unbound: Worlds Apart

Quality
79Popularity
25Value
97
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−85% $2.99
Buy

Winner

Hollow Knight: Silksong wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Hollow Knight: Silksong
12 of 14 metrics
Unbound: Worlds Apart
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.22 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.35 -
$2.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-24% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
169 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.4% positive Wins
82.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
388.7K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
347.3K Wins
995 -
Negative Steam Reviews
41.4K -
209 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.5K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
370.1K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
52 Wins
36 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Jul 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItHollow Knight: Silksong

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

Worth ItUnbound: Worlds Apart

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Unbound: Worlds Apart

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

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

4 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −25% $14.99Buy
Steam
Steam$14.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $15.22View
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $15.34View
Unbound: Worlds Apart

Unbound: Worlds Apart

1 Store
Steam
Steam −85% $2.99Buy

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (388,637 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
388,637 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$14.99: reasonable price
25% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($14.35)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 55% in recent days
3,866 concurrent players: solid base
406 new reviews: still being discovered
388,637 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Unbound: Worlds Apart

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

83% positive (1,204 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
1,204 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$2.99: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 200% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHollow Knight: SilksongUnbound: Worlds Apart
Release date
September 4, 2025
July 28, 2021
Developers
Team Cherry
Alien Pixel Studios
Publishers
Team Cherry
Alien Pixel Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
52
36

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

Unbound: Worlds Apart

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Multi-core 2.5GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Which is better: Hollow Knight: Silksong or Unbound: Worlds Apart?

Hollow Knight: Silksong won the comparison against Unbound: Worlds Apart 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 Unbound: Worlds Apart?

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. Unbound: Worlds Apart currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC

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