Hollow Knight Alternatives

Hollow Knight is described as 'Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style' and is a Platform Game in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Hollow Knight for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Nintendo Switch apps. The best Hollow Knight alternative is Cave Story (Dokutsu Monogatari), which is free. Other Hollow Knight like games are Super Meat Boy, Frogatto & Friends, Dead Cells and Ori.

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  1. A platform game in the style of classic Megaman games. The game is centered around Stinkoman, an alter-ego of the homestarrunner.com character Strongbad.

    36 Stinkoman 20X6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Adobe Flash Player
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  2. Space Castle icon
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    Bosses try to hamper the player from learning the true nature of the doctor. The Malas believe that the doctor is the only one that can cure them before they turn into a monster like one Mala did. Are the Malas telling the truth?

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  3. Ukemi Ninja icon
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    Play ninja character who is on a mission to rescue villagers from the four ancient Dragons.

    The game includes 5 unique chapters with over 70 levels to play. Can you pass them all to be the true Ukemi Ninja?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
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  5. spaceBOUND icon
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    spaceBOUND is a difficult puzzle-platformer game, in which players guide two astronauts through an abandoned mining facility.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Mechanic escape is a platform game full of infernal chases. In order to find his lost friends, Mech (the hero) doesn't hesitate to play the human cannonball, to pass throughout high-voltage areas or even dodge the most deadly machines.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Chasm icon
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    Welcome to Chasm, an action-adventure game in which you play a new recruit undertaking your first mission for the Guildean Kingdom. Thrilled to prove your worth as a knight, you track strange rumors that a mine vital to the Kingdom has been shut down.

    63 Chasm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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  8. Aquaria icon
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    Aquaria is a 2D sidescrolling action-adventure game, heavily focused on exploration and puzzle-solving, with non-linear gameplay.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
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  9. Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Epic Games Store
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  10. Neon Abyss is an action packed, rougelike platform game where you will run’n’gun your way through a kaleidoscopic, pixel art abyss as a member of Hades’ Grim Squad.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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  11. Battle through the longest night as Leila a member of the Vigilant Order and uncover the truth behind the eternal darkness, Leila's mysterious sister, and the eldritch horrors that stalk her in a world that has forgotten daylight.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch
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  12. Wavetale icon
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    Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • GOG.com
    • Epic Games Store
    • Windows
    • Steam
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