Top 5 Indie Games Like Hollow Knight – Best Metroidvania Alternatives for 2025
15If you're a fan of Hollow Knight and craving more indie games with deep exploration, tight combat, and hauntingly beautiful worlds, this video is for you!
In this list, we break down the Top 5 best indie games like Hollow Knight—perfect for players who love Metroidvania gameplay, challenging bosses, rich lore, and that signature moody atmosphere. Whether you’re waiting for Silksong or just want something new to dive into, these games will absolutely scratch that itch.
🎮 Indie Games Featured:
0:33 Awaken - Astral Blade
1:13 Haiku, The Robot
1:56 Blasphemous
2:34 Ender Lilies & Ender Magnolia
3:23 Mendacium (Honorable Mention)
4:07 Nine Sols
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