Hollow Knight vs Ori and the Blind Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hollow Knight wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ori and the Blind Forest is $2.59 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 | Ori and the Blind Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 61 |
| Quality | 94 | 92 |
| Value | 69 | 40 |
| Popularity | 48 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.69 | $6.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 97% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5.9K | 143 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hollow Knight | Ori and the Blind Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2017 | March 10, 2015 |
| 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 | — |
| 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) | 9 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hollow Knight or Ori and the Blind Forest?
Hollow Knight won the comparison against Ori and the Blind Forest 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 worth buying over Ori and the Blind Forest?
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. Hollow Knight currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC