Hollow Knight: Silksong vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Silksong pushes Metroidvania hardcore to new heights; Lost Crown proves Ubisoft can still nail 2.5D flow.
Six years late and worth the wait — Silksong is faster, meaner, and bigger than Hollow Knight, even if its early-game wall is taller than its predecessor's.
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.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Apr 2026 peak CCU 13,459 ↓ 8% MoM
All-time peak 462,134
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Apr 2026 peak CCU 184 ↓ 51% MoM
All-time peak 1,446
Key differences
Difficulty curve
Silksong's early-game boss wall is higher than Hollow Knight's, demanding dozens of attempts per encounter.
Lost Crown offers challenging bosses but a more balanced progression with time powers smoothing the climb.
World navigation
Silksong's map gates are less generous; side-content can be obtuse with minimal hand-holding.
Lost Crown provides clearer pathing through distinct biomes and guided map markers.
Combat system
Hornet's faster, more offensive tools make combat more aggressive than the Knight's nail-and-soul loop.
Lost Crown blends parry, juggle, and time powers into combat-puzzle hybrids against enemies.
Which one is for you?
Pick Hollow Knight: Silksong if
- You finished Hollow Knight's Pantheon and craved more punishing challenge.
- You want a Metroidvania where movement and combat feel faster and more aggressive.
- You don't mind repeating a boss 30+ times to master the pattern.
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You want a 15-hour Metroidvania with tighter pacing.
- You enjoy mixing platforming with time-manipulation puzzles.
- You prefer Ubisoft's polished 2.5D production despite sequel cancellation.
Bottom line
Choose Silksong for the hardest 2D platformer of the decade; choose Lost Crown for a shorter, more accessible Metroidvania with clever time mechanics.