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Hollow KnightVSPronty

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

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Quality
94Popularity
48Value
83
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−50% $7.49
Buy
VS
Pronty

Pronty

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerExplorationCartoony +15
Quality
73Popularity
25Value
94
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−75% $4.49
Buy

Winner

Hollow Knight wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
9
Hollow Knight
9 of 14 metrics
Pronty
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.85 -
$4.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.49 -
$4.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-41% -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
185 price changes Wins
79 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
91.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
505.6K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
490.3K Wins
999 -
Negative Steam Reviews
15.3K -
92 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6.1K Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
482.2K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
63 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
11 languages
11 languages
Release Date
Feb 2017 -
Nov 2021 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItHollow Knight

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

MaybePronty

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Hollow Knight
Pronty

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

Hollow Knight

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $7.49Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$7.50View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +18% $8.85View
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $8.90View
Pronty

Pronty

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $4.49Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +131% $10.37View

Hollow Knight

Quality

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

97% positive (505,393 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
505,393 reviews: very large sample

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$7.49: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 31% in recent days
5,604 concurrent players: solid base
640 new reviews: steady interest
505,393 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Pronty

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

92% positive (1,091 reviews): very positive reception
1,091 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$4.49: very accessible price
75% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players up 12% in recent days
9 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsHollow KnightPronty
Release date
February 24, 2017
November 18, 2021
Developers
Team Cherry
18Light Game Ltd., FunZone Games
Publishers
Team Cherry
18Light Game Ltd., CE-Asia, 樂磚 Joy Brick, Mayflower Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
63
44

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

Pronty

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
Which is better: Hollow Knight or Pronty?

Hollow Knight won the comparison against Pronty 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 Pronty?

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. Pronty currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC

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