Heavy Rain vs Hollow Knight: Silksong
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Heavy Rain vs Hollow Knight: Silksong — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Heavy Rain Sony Computer Entertainment, Quantic Dream | Hollow Knight: Silksong Team Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 17, 2010 | September 4, 2025 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Quantic Dream | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment, Quantic Dream | Team Cherry |
| Official Site | https://www.quanticdream.com/en/heavy-rain | http://hollowknightsilksong.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | Third-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 5 hours | 24 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Epic Games Store | Steam, GOG |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later (64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Additional Notes: 720p, 30 FPS | 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 | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later (64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 60 FPS | 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 | 80 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.1 / 5 (2,482 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (237 ratings) |
Heavy Rain vs Hollow Knight: Silksong: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Heavy Rain and Hollow Knight: Silksong depends on your preferred experience and hardware. Heavy Rain (2010) is a mature, narrative-driven third-person adventure with a short 5-hour playtime, best for story lovers who want a cinematic experience. It requires a more powerful PC (min GTX 660, 35GB) and is available on GOG, Steam, Epic, and PlayStation Store. In contrast, Silksong (2025) is a 2D action-platformer with deeper gameplay (24-hour average), suitable for all ages, and runs on lower-end hardware (min GeForce 9800GTX+, 9GB). It's available on more platforms including Xbox, Nintendo, and Mac/Linux, but only on Steam and GOG. Silksong has a higher community rating (4.4 vs 4.1) but fewer ratings. While both are single-player, Silksong offers more value in content length and accessibility. Neither game has listed prices, so cost comparison is not possible. For Filipino gamers with older PCs or those who prefer long, challenging platformers, Silksong is the better pick. Heavy Rain is ideal for those seeking a short, mature story on stronger hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is longer?
Hollow Knight: Silksong has an average playtime of 24 hours, significantly longer than Heavy Rain's average of 5 hours.
Which game is more demanding on PC?
Heavy Rain requires more powerful hardware (min Intel Core i5-4430, GTX 660, 35GB storage) compared to Silksong (min Intel Core 2 Duo E5200, GeForce 9800GTX+, 9GB storage).
Which game has better critical reception?
Heavy Rain has a Metacritic score of 80, while Silksong has no Metacritic score. Community ratings favor Silksong (4.4/5 from 237 ratings) over Heavy Rain (4.1/5 from 2,482 ratings).
Which game is available on more platforms?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo, while Heavy Rain is only on PC and PlayStation.