For Honor vs Hollow Knight: Silksong

A full spec-by-spec comparison of For Honor vs Hollow Knight: Silksong — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification For Honor Ubisoft Entertainment Hollow Knight: Silksong Team Cherry
Overview
Release Date February 13, 2017 September 4, 2025
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Quebec, Blue Byte Team Cherry
Publisher Ubisoft Entertainment Team Cherry
Official Site http://forhonorgame.com/ http://hollowknightsilksong.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Massively Multiplayer Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective Third-person 2D
Average Playtime 8 hours 24 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo
Available On Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store Steam, GOG
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660/GTX750ti/GTX950/GTX1050 with 2 GB VRAM or more | AMD Radeon HD6970/HD7870/R9 270/R9 370/RX460 with 2 GB VRAM or more Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-Compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Mouse and Keyboard supported. 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 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K | AMD FX-6350 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX680/GTX760/GTX970/GTX1060 with 2 GB VRAM or more | AMD Radeon R9 280X/R9 380/RX470 with 2 GB VRAM or more Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-Compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Mouse and Keyboard supported 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 76 / 100
Community Rating 3.3 / 5 (1,681 ratings) 4.4 / 5 (237 ratings)

For Honor vs Hollow Knight: Silksong: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice depends on genre preference and system specs. For Honor (76 Metacritic, 3.3/5 community) is a mature-rated, third-person action game with heavy multiplayer focus, requiring 40GB storage and a mid-range GPU (GTX660 or better) — best for those with a gaming PC or console and a desire for competitive PvP. Hollow Knight: Silksong (4.4/5 community rating) is a critically acclaimed 2D indie platformer with 24 hours of single-player content, far longer than For Honor's 8-hour campaign. It runs on much lower specs (GeForce 9800GTX+, 9GB storage) and is available on more platforms including Mac and Linux. For casual or budget Filipino gamers with older hardware, Silksong offers better value. However, For Honor buyers should note it launched in 2017 but is still active on multiple storefronts. Neither game includes Philippine peso pricing in the data, but Silksong's lower requirements make it more accessible on common local PCs. Ultimate recommendation: choose Silksong for deep solo adventure and broad compatibility; choose For Honor if you crave online medieval combat and have a gaming rig.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a higher community rating?

Hollow Knight: Silksong has a significantly higher community rating of 4.4/5 (237 ratings) compared to For Honor's 3.3/5 (1,681 ratings).

Which game requires more powerful hardware?

For Honor demands a stronger system with at least a GTX660 or Radeon HD6970 and 40GB storage. Silksong only requires a GeForce 9800GTX+ and 9GB storage, making it much more accessible for older PCs.

Which game has longer average playtime?

Hollow Knight: Silksong offers about 24 hours of playtime, triple the 8-hour average of For Honor, providing more content per peso.

Which game is better for single-player only?

Hollow Knight: Silksong is purely single-player, while For Honor is primarily multiplayer with a single-player mode. For solo players, Silksong is the clear choice.