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Game pageHollow Knight: Silksong: hidden paths and movement worth mastering
For players who want curiosity and hard-earned victories in the same journey. Reviews describe continuing to discover paths despite the struggle.
Getting comfortable with Hornet’s movement is part of the appeal. If you mainly want a peaceful sightseeing trip, consider your tolerance for repeated combat too.
What makes it fun
Movement becomes combat
Hornet's speed lets you adjust your distance, dodge an attack, and slip in a needle strike. As her movement clicks, tough fights begin to flow.
Detours open new paths
When a route blocks you, explore another part of Pharloom. Finding a hidden passage or a new ability can give you a way forward when you return.
Change your approach
Crests change how Hornet attacks, and some tools can be used during a fight. If an enemy stops you, changing your setup gives you another approach to try.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Release date
- Sep 4, 2025
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Languages
- Japanese (Full audio), English (Full audio), Simplified Chinese (Full audio), Korean (Full audio) ／ 11 languages total
A typical run
As Hornet, journey toward Pharloom’s summit.
Find powers and tools as the exploration unfolds.
Recipes bought from merchants and gathered materials let you craft projectiles and traps.
After defeat, take care on the journey to recover dropped Rosaries.
Core systems
Choosing how to use Silk Silk
Silk powers healing and abilities that use it.
Consider saving it for healing or spending it on an ability.
What sets it apart
Reviews describe environmental details and the insects’ behaviour making the world feel alive.
Reviews also enjoy experimenting with equipment and combat styles. Decide whether you prefer refining familiar moves or testing another combination.
Learning curve and difficulty
Reviews value how movement feels after it becomes familiar, rather than expecting instant fluency.
Reviewers suggest exploring elsewhere and returning after upgrades. Consider whether exploration itself is rewarding, not only immediate progress.
Repeated travel back to a challenge can also feel burdensome. Weigh the enjoyment of learning separately from the cost of another attempt.
What players like
Details in the surroundings or insect life make Pharloom feel like a living place to these reviewers.
Reviewers enjoy changing crests to try combat styles that suit them.
Reviewers enjoy how movement and combat start to feel natural as they learn Hornet’s moves.
Reviews value how the music fits the flow of combat.
Common complaints
Reviews criticise the burden of travelling back after failure.
Reviewers warn that repeated demanding fights can become a barrier for players seeking a relaxed visit rather than combat mastery.
Who it’s for
Players who treat hidden paths and new areas as rewards for curiosity.
Players who enjoy improving through repeated attempts against demanding opponents.
Who might not enjoy it
Players who want to admire the world calmly rather than repeatedly tackle combat.
Players strongly bothered by return journeys after failure or repetitive errands.
FAQ
- Do complaints about the old Chinese translation describe the current text?
- A replacement Simplified Chinese translation has been officially announced. Keep older experiences separate from current content.
- Are streaming and video uploads permitted?
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These impressions are based on 100 Steam reviews sorted by “Most Helpful.” They do not represent the views of all buyers.
Image: Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam