Elden Ring vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Hollow Knight: Silksong — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Hollow Knight: Silksong Team Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | September 4, 2025 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Team Cherry |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://hollowknightsilksong.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 24 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Steam, GOG |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560+ DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (237 ratings) |