Decision brief
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong worth it?
Yes — an easy recommendation.
Hornet's pogo-and-dash silk kit moves better than the original's, and 40 hours at $20 is absurd value — unless you bounce off punishing boss timing.
The right-now case
Data as of August 5, 2026 UTC
- Best price today
- $19.99 at Microsoft Store All-time low $14.99
- Playing right now
- 9,716
- Time investment
- ~28h story · ~65h completionist
Who should pick this up
Worth it if…
- Metroidvania map-reading is a hobby and you loved Hollow Knight's dead-eyed charm.
- You own a Nintendo Switch and want a 40-hour exploration epic on a budget.
- Boss fights with clear telegraphs but punishing punishes are your preferred difficulty.
Skip if…
- You bounce off Soulslike posture/parry timing and prefer forgiving platformers.
- A swamp level that blocks progress for hours will make you rage-quit.
- You want a short campaign under 10 hours, not a 50-hour completionist sink.
What long-haul players keep saying
What players love
Hornet's silk-tool kit—pogo, wall-cling, and the needling dash—keeps veterans experimenting well past hour 100, with the movement system called smoother than the original.
What changed recently
Opinion has held steady since launch — the same highs and gripes, no new flashpoint.
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