Denshattack! vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
Speed, style, and gravity-defying trains versus methodical bug exploration—choose your rhythm.
Updated 18d ago
Denshattack! finally fixed the gravity switch issue, making its Sonic meets Jet Set Radio trick-fest utterly unputdownable.
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.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 14; 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 14.
| Measure | Denshattack! | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
|---|---|---|
| Value Denshattack! wins on value | ||
| Price now | $15.89 −21% · Fanatical | $19.99 Microsoft Store |
| All-time low | $13.51 | $14.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $0.71/hr $19.99 · 28 h main story |
| Off its low | +18% low was Jul 2026 | +33% low was May 2026 |
| Main story | — | 28 h |
| Health Denshattack! wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 98% 3k reviews | 89% 423k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 98% 439 votes · vs 98% lifetime | 91% 4k votes · vs 89% lifetime |
| Peak players | 577 Aug 2026 · ↓ 57% MoM | 12,305 Aug 2026 · ↓ 10% MoM |
| Launch peak | 43% of Jul 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 3% of Sep 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 462,134 Sep 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 days ago | 6 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 5 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.
Denshattack!
The fusion of parkour, speed, and a deep tricktionary creates pure adrenaline, with a soundtrack that drives players to buy trains and kickflip them.
Random inconsistencies and the gravity switch are the main friction points, though the core trick-fest remains incredibly fun.
from our August 2026 verdict
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
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Denshattack! if
- You love Sonic-meets-Jet-Set-Radio style and crave anti-capitalist punk energy.
- You want a shorter, replayable game with a killer soundtrack to vibe to.
- You prefer a game that rewards style and creativity over precise execution.
Pick Hollow Knight: Silksong if
- You spent 50+ hours in the original Hollow Knight and want more of that world.
- You own a Switch and want a 40-hour adventure that costs under $1 per hour of play.
- You enjoy telegraph-based boss fights and don't mind a swamp level that stumps you for hours.
Bottom line
If you want a fast, stylish romp you can master in a weekend, pick Denshattack!; if you're ready for a 28-hour commitment with punishing bosses, Silksong is the better value.