REVIEWS / COMPARE
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove vs Hollow Knight
It's close — Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (10.0) and Hollow Knight (9.9) score nearly the same across real user voices. Pick on the specifics below.
| Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove | Hollow Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| RATING | 10.0 / 10 | 9.9 / 10 |
| CONFIDENCE | low | high |
| USER VOICES | 71 | 817 |
| POSITIVE | 98% | 95% |
| PRICE | — | — |
| RECOMMENDED | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
★ STRENGTHS
- Exceptional amount of high-quality content (multiple campaigns)
- Deeply engaging lore and beloved character roster
- Authentic, nostalgic retro platforming feel
✗ WATCH OUT
- Confusion regarding some review scoring methodologies
- Some historical features (like co-op) had platform/exclusive limitations early on
- Limited data available
Hollow Knight
★ STRENGTHS
- Masterfully designed Metroidvania world
- Beautiful art style and excellent music
- Deeply engaging combat and platforming
✗ WATCH OUT
- High difficulty may frustrate casual players
- Progression requires backtracking typical of the genre
- Can be easy to get lost without using a guide
HOW THIS COMPARISON WAS BUILT
Both verdicts are synthesised from real user voices on Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, ProductHunt, Trustpilot and editorial sources — 71 for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, 817 for Hollow Knight. No paid placement; ratings come from raw sentiment, not our opinion. Read the methodology.