Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Two silk-and-steel metroidvanias, but one demands 28 hours and parry-perfect patience while the other wraps up in 17.
Updated 7d ago
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 best Ubisoft release in years — Lost Crown nails 2.5D metroidvania flow with Hollow-Knight comparisons, but Ubisoft canceled the sequel after sales disappointed.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 10; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 10.
| Measure | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Value Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 Microsoft Store | $7.20 −76% · Ubisoft Store |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $8.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.71/hr $19.99 · 28 h main story | $0.43/hr $7.20 · 17 h main story |
| Off its low | +33% low was May 2026 | At its low low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 28 h | 17 h |
| Health Hollow Knight: Silksong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 89% 423k reviews | 84% 7k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 4k votes · vs 89% lifetime | 85% 151 votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 12,305 Aug 2026 · ↓ 10% MoM | 375 Aug 2026 · ↓ 42% MoM |
| Launch peak | 3% of Sep 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 462,134 Sep 2025 | 1,446 Aug 2024 · now at 26% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 months ago | 25 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
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.
from our August 2026 verdict
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The fluid platforming and responsive combat make this one of the best Metroidvanias, with a rewarding difficulty curve.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Hollow Knight: Silksong if
- You loved Hollow Knight and want a 40-hour exploration epic
- You own a Switch and want a sub-$1-per-hour metroidvania
- You enjoy clear boss telegraphs wrapped in punishing punishment
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You want a 15-hour 2.5D platformer like Metroid Dread
- You prefer combat-puzzle hybrids with time-manipulation powers
- You bounced off The Messenger or Ori due to pacing lulls
Bottom line
Pick Silksong for its longer campaign and budget-friendly hours; pick Lost Crown if you want a tighter 17-hour run with time-bending combat.