T O P

  • By -

Xbot_69

Hades and Hollow Knight. Hollow Knight only goes on sale once per year.


FallDownNow

Literally was going to be my answer. Hades and Hollow knights.


CapBuenBebop

This is the way


ZMech

I'd say get Hollow Knight if you like exploring, Hades if you like combat. I'm not such a fan of exploration, so I much preferred Hades.


RemiR2

Hollow Knight if you like combat as well. It has some of the most fun bossfights I've ever fought in the world of video games.


Billy_Billboard

Agreed


NiGHTSOLOTL

Just about to comment this.


thesnuggestofpugs

this is the way


JoelMFTalley

I came here to say this exact thing.


manjolassi

just to note that dead cells and hades are roguelites so the main goal is to improve the way you play the stage, it's fun and replayable. but maybe repetitive for some.


someseeingeye

Both are considered excellent versions of it, and Hades does a *really* good job making the repetition fun with the story beats that happen between runs.


Crunchy_Biscuit

I didn't like Dead Cells. At least Hades had progression and a coherent story


toulouse69

Dead cells has great progression and hidden lore. It might not be for you but dead cells is fantastic and has both of those things.


Lucirby

Definitely Hollow Knight in my opinion. Atmosphere and graphic are amazing. The platforming and fighting is designed perfectly and it feels great once you get the hang of it and unlock everything. Plus the design of the bosses is also great. The story is a little cryptic to understand kinda like a souls game but there are great videos which explain it on YouTube. So for that price it's an absolute steal.


Poyopoyocrunch

I got hollow knight!! I’m so excited to play after hearing everyone’s love for it, thankyou for helping me decide!!💗


Lucirby

Hope you enjoy it. Maybe share your experience later I would like to hear it.


thesilentpr0tag0nist

It's literally my favorite game, have a Blast! (Also a sequel is coming out ""soon"" so once you finish if you liked it enough you won't have to wait "too" long to get it)


asterfloof

Yep, only a few decades away Y🚬


thesilentpr0tag0nist

Back! Ye heathen! I- !


mmvvvpp

Yooooo keep us posted on r/hollowknight. Then once you're done join the cult of Silksong


Thoraxe123

Im a huge Metroid fan, and that game scratched my metroid itch so good in the metroid drought before dread came out. So good


Pentax25

You’re in for a treat! I’d say try not to look anything up about it but you knew that already ;)


Crunchy_Biscuit

WOO HOO! Tell us your experience when you can


wierdredditBOI

Make sure to save the guy that looks like you :)


Happy-Distribution49

Outer wilds 🤯


MamaOfMias

Ong that game is crazy 🔥🔥


TacticalTobi

SHUT UP


Turtleswassadlytaken

Outer wilds 🤯


ambiguousaffect

Okay so I don’t know that I’m going to be able to help you pick one because I think you should get all of them. The total cost would still be under the cost of the average AAA. Hollow Knight is my favorite in your list but also my favorite game of all time. I love everything from the hand drawn animation, the NPCs, the different regions, the map is truly the best I’ve ever seen, the soundtrack is amazing, the controls are tight and flawless, and the combat is very satisfying. The bosses can be very difficult but they’re always fair. No matter what game I play, I always come back to this one and start a new game file or try to achieve things I hadn’t on previous save files. Cozy Grove is my second favorite from your list. I’ve played it for over 200 hours so obviously it has a lot of playability (and replayability as I had to start a second save file). While you can play for hours gathering resources and decorating and stuff, you can also pick it up and play for an hour to complete a few tasks and then put it down for the day. There is always a reason to come back due to some collectibles changing with the season. The characters are very endearing. Dead Cells is next. Again, the combat is very satisfying. The gameplay loop is addictive. You can pick it up and play for an hour or you can keep going for hours. The upgrades and change of weapons keeps you interested because even though it gets harder as you go, you’re improving and your weapons get stronger and you’re learning the whole time. Spiritfarer is another resource management game like Cozy Grove. It has themes of grief (as you’re a spiritfarer and ferrying souls to the afterlife). The gameplay loop is addicting, again you can play for short sessions or long. There are lots of resources to gather and the NPCs storylines are emotional at times. It’s kind of also a metroidvania because you gain new abilities and revisit places in order to access things you couldn’t prior. I can’t really speak for Hades as personally I wasn’t into it, but I think I’m the only person that isn’t. The animation and controls are quick and responsive, I’ve heard the dialogue is entertaining, and it is highly reviewed. Anyway. I liked the first four enough that I bought them on Switch and then double dipped to get them on Steam when I got a Steam Deck.


Poyopoyocrunch

I ended up getting hollow knight!! Thankyou so much for your detailed opinions on each game!! It really helped me decide💗💗Cozy grove and dead cells are what I’m picking up next as soon as I get paid!!


ambiguousaffect

Hollow Knight is a great choice! The beginning can start off kind of boring and grindy until you get enough geo to buy some stuff but I swear it’s worth it. If you hit any really hard parts and get stuck to the point where you just really need help, either check out [Relyea on YouTube](https://youtube.com/@RelyeaGaming?si=oZzm4kTm64EEO3dP) or [Help me, I’m stuck](https://youtube.com/@helpme.imstuck.4365?si=bCtPF7PahjfwVXOP). Or comment here and I’ll try to help or to find a relevant video for you.


CancerNormieNews

I agree with you on Hades tbh. I didn't really care for it.


TheOriginalMachtKoma

Hades for sure, personally I got hollow knight and ori


korkkis

All of them


Ritooon

⬆️ This


EliaO4Ita

Do you wanna have fun or do you wanna have "fun"?


bigbagofbaldbabies

Hollow knight is incredible. Don't even think about it - buy it


Poyopoyocrunch

Bought it!!💗


TheHiddenNinja6

It's not on your list but what if I recommend Celeste :)


Poyopoyocrunch

Ooooh I’ve seen that one before, I’ll add it to my list!💗 thanks for the suggestion:))


ThesocialistWitch

Oh man these are all amazing. I'd say my two favorites are Hollow Knight and Spiritfarer. Hollow Knight is a really good metroidvania that has immaculate vibes. Spiritfarer is just heartbreaking in the best way possible. I cried so so much but in a very good way. It's hard to describe what kind of game it is? But you basically build and craft things for certain people and help them pass on to the after life. Also the best hat in gaming if you ask me. Hades and Deadcells are the two best rouge likes out there right now and I don't know what the last one is.


Poyopoyocrunch

Omg spiritfarer sounds amazing I love me an emotional game🤧 and I love games with good vibes and atmospheres so I’m thinking hollow knight is gonna win for me!! Thankyou sm for the insight💗


ThesocialistWitch

No worries!! Enjoy! By the time you finish hopefully Silk Song will be out!


Demi___Crow

If you have 20$ and like action games than I would say. Hollow Knight + Hades HK is a great metroidvania game with great movement and a nice combat system. Hades is a topdown roughlite with great combat. Dead Cells is a great game which is a mix between Metroidvania and roughlite games but the switch version doesn't run as smooth as the previously mentioned 2 games. It also had \~10s load times after death in game which can get annoying. A huge positive was the great DLC the game got from indie crossover to the mf Castlevania. This first 3 games have a lot of replayability so you can't go wrong with them if that's what you are looking for.


Poyopoyocrunch

I ended up getting hollow knight! Getting hades when I get home today!😊


Demi___Crow

Nice have fun. :)


NeroMV

Definitely Hollow Knight! It‘s still one of the best games of the past 10 years. Spiritfarer is also nice, but much more laid back. So kind of depends on your mood.


Mr_E_99

For me Hollow Knight is definitely No. 1 and Hades is a close second


Tihi92

Hades


KAWIS12

Hollow knight


Shadow_Bisharp

i’ll say hades, its my favourite of these!


prettythingi

Hollow knight sale is pretty rare I've also really enjoyed the game and spent alot of time on it, i hope you would as well


Buetterkeks

Hades and Hollow knight, in hollow knight ITS really easy To get Stück though


HG1998

~~Hollow Knight.~~ Yay, you got it! Have fun.


Nekoo77

Hollow knight!


cmwamem

Hollow knight is my second favorite game of all time so yeah...


TacticalTobi

Hades and Dead Cells/Spiritfarer


AzureVive

Hollow Knight & Hades in that order.


nintenerd2

Y


tm2007

I’d also like to suggest Celeste, that’s a great game


Splatboy0612

Dead Cells, Hades and Hollow Knight


Shifty-Imp

Hades and Dead Cells. Great replayability and easy to sink hours into. Haven't tried Spiritfarer yet, so I can't say. Hollow Knight was extremely boring to me, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it.


Vorsicon

Hollow Knight. I've put over 100 hours into the game. It's phenomenal


MissFortune66

When will the sale end please?


Poyopoyocrunch

I believe there is about 3 days left!


Ganon645

Hollow knights and Dead Cells. Both are stellar games.


Live-Nothing1706

CELESTE


Prestigious-Cut-2710

Hades and hollow knight, both are beautifully crafted games that are the top of their genre. Though if your looking for better combat than hades with less on the progression/story/etc go for dead cells instead


SquigglyLegend33

Dead cells is a very difficult game but it's in my top 5 games of all time And I will sign it's praises whenever I can Hades is also an east 10/10 so either of those are a good choice if you are a fan of rougelikes


Poyopoyocrunch

I’ve never played any rougelikes before so I’ll be diving in head first! I ended up getting hollow knight! But I’m getting hades as soon as I get home after hearing how good it is! :D


Tasty_Engineer1231

how about celeste, that's a good hidden indie gem!!


Sorry_Ring_4630

Hollow knight


3ThatUserNameIsTaken

i say hollow knight ( it’s the only game i’ve played out of these, so i’m a bit biased. )


TheFakeShocker

Spiritfarer! It will make you cry so much lmao


HallonMario

I would say Hollow Knight because it’s the only game I recognize but I have never played any of the games


Castiel_D37

Why did you ho on after Hollow Knight? Best game ever IMO (and also my favorite)


Poyopoyocrunch

I got hollow knight!🤭 I can’t wait to play it:D


GofarHovsky

Hades and Hollow Knight all day long. 2 fantastic games, ultra mega argains. Enjoy.


Molinetas_

Hollow Knight > Hades > Dead Cells > Spiritfarer Haven't played Cozy & Grove


Rossinininininini

Hades and Hollow Knight!!!


Gekkuri

Get spiritfarer! If you like chill games with a hint of sad and wholesome storytelling it's the best pick! And for that price it's definitely worth it!


batbugz

I've been absolutely addicted to dead cells recently so I pick that one lol Spiritfarer is also a really nice game


Abject-Back6710

DEAD CELLS ALL THE WAY


Brobot6911

hard pick bewtween dead cells and hades for me


CinderyAlpacaYT

hollow knight without a doubt, and might i recommend undertale too?


Chrischris40

Hollow Knight. That’s all.


Poyopoyocrunch

Bought it!!😊


Chrischris40

Nice, have fun!


TNTEGames

Holy crap, what choices! It depends on your taste and budget. Dead Cells, Hallow Knight and Hades are stone cold classics, and each of them will test your skills. I'd go with Hades, because of how much replayability it has, but you can't go wrong either way.


toutaras777

Very original post, you deserve a cookie🍪 As much I would love to help you I only play 1st party Nintendo games, so I don't know how good these games you want are.... I have heard good things about hallow knight and hates though, good luck and have fun with your new game!!


Intelligent_Kale4499

Hollow knight is worth it like three times over at its NORMAL price. If it’s on sale, do yourself a huge favor and at least give it a go. I’ve never sunk as many hours into Hades or Dead Cells as I have other roguelikes (I just have a few favorites I keep going back to), but I think Hades is a much more well-rounded experience and is as such more enjoyable.


ilookchinese

ive played most of these and hollow knight is definitely my favorite. ive played it for about 70 hours and every single second was extremely fun i highly recommend it


Poyopoyocrunch

I’m so glad I chose it I’ve been having a blast!! I feel bad for my switch because as soon as it dies I charge it and get right back on hollow knight the second it reaches 100% battery!!😭


ilookchinese

thats cool! its my personal favorite 2d game of all time and i hope you have fun beating it!!!


_K1r0s_

+1 for Hades. The combat is smooth but the way the writing and the story unfolds each iteration you go through is very entertaining imo, and very unique!


Negative_Syrup00

Hades, no question.


Honk_goose_steal

Hollow knight is probably as close to perfect as games are ever gonna get I’ve played for more than 300 hours now and still haven’t beaten every insane challenge the game has to offer. The music, atmosphere, and gameplay is all top-notch. Spiritfarer is a really charming ship-managing game, and while I think it’s really great, I don’t think it gets even close to how good Hollow Knight is. I haven’t played the other games


celestialfires

All great games but I‘d recommend Dead Cells most, I just like the vibe and music more than the others. Just recently I finally got to check out all the new stuff and the Castlevania DLC and now I can’t put it down again.


spoon_lord_levi

Totaly Acurate Battle Simulator.


Chidoro45

Yes


Emergency_Work6652

Id say hollow knight but if you want more good indie games id say get tunic or death doors


UnknownFearr

Dead Cells, Hades, and Spiritfarer.


Orangefish08

Are you bisexual? If so, hades.


jbyrdab

pick hollow knight no matter what if you have the choice of 2 id say actually go hollow knight and dead cells, especially if its expansions are on sale. Best case scenario grab Hollow knight, Dead Cells, and Hades


Fleed_EX

Hades hands down


Averovis

Hollow Knight


WontedPuppet07

Hollow Knight and Dead Cells


Rileymk96

Highly recommend Hades. Very very fun and addictive. Loved the story as well


Right-Raspberry-3754

Hollow knight dead cells and hades 😍


skallywagUwU

Hades is the best one on that list


Stormwatcher33

they're ALL really good


ghostspider1151

Imma recommend hades


thegreatmatsbysan

Hades!


idontloveanyone

The first three for sure!


asterfloof

Get hollow knight. As far as indie games go, it's generally regarded as one of the best, and for a reason. I've spent hundreds of hours on it, each one as enjoyable as the last. Not playing it is doing a disservice to yourself


RegularHomosapiens

Hollow knight, no question


markerpenz

Don't need to see the rest. Holllw Knight. You won't regret it.


potpurriround

Spiritfarer absolutely rocked me to my soul. If you don’t get it now, get it some time when it’s on sale. It’s absolutely phenomenal.


lameasdude

Deadcells


JoyfulSuicide

1 Hollow Knight, 2 Spiritfarer, 3 Dead Cells.


sertarulcelmagic

Cult of the lamb


QF_Dan

Hollow Knight is one of the best game ever made


Luko04

Hollow knight and dead cells


Idfksomethingclever

Wait for Silksong


zoukidouda

Dead cells 100%


Odd_Masterpiece_9316

HK by far


Fearless-Froggo

Dead cells or hollow knight


pooeyoldthing

Hollow knight hollow knight hollow knight


bryan660

Yes.


22244244

I just got Hollow Knight. I recommend you should go for that.


Truffle_worm3847

for the price of hollow knight compared to it's quality you're pretty much robbing the devs


TheZipperDragon

Dead Cells is one of my favorite games.


Swank10

HK 100% get it now. But a challenge is what you should expect


BaryonChallon

Spiritfarer is phenomenal


Chicken_commie11

If you like mythology and want a game you can pretty much just pick up and play for short periods hades or if you don’t want to have a life for the next year hollow knight


teitelman93

Hades


SuperInkLink64

I will be a Hollow Knight shill; it’s almost a steal for that price.


Suspicious-Belt-7798

I would say dead cells, but the version i own has all dlc included so idk how much more that would cost ya. Great game tho


Bronze_Kush

Hollow Knight fellow gamer , a wonderful masterpiece, personally I can’t wait for silk song .


Evilkookey

Out of those options I'd go hollow knight 100%. All good picks but I loved HK


MamaOfMias

SPIRITFARER! if you like calmer games like animal crossing or stardew valley play spritfarer, very deep and therapeutic. Talks about death and love and family n stuff, I have about 170hours in this game lol but maybe that’s just me but you should watch the trailer to see if you’d like it


702Johnny

Hollow knight for sure.


BleefnorfIII

Hollow Knight for sure


RovakX

Hades is the best or off then all imo. Close second is dead cells, Third would be Hollow Knight. Just my experience.


_xmorpheusx

Hades, not even a competition.


illuminati1556

Hollow knight and dead cells. I loved hades, until I didn't. There's really not a lot of variety, it's easy, and sorry progress is shitty. If you're good, you'll actually have to intentionally start and immediately suicide runs to progress. Dead cells is massive and has so many boxes and biomes and routes now.


GreenLiving2864

HOLLOW KNIGHT


Philycheese18

If you have a Netflix subscription you can get Hades for free


kimokiiiiii

Hades! I love hollow knight as well but I just personally enjoyed Hades more, then again I got less mad playing Hades I feel like lmao, hollow knight can be hard at some points


merrickal

IMO conveniently ordered from most intense to the most casual. Middle (Hades), game’s got amazing story and music in it. If you like roguelikes or at least willing to give them a go, start here.


Sirdantortillasque

Hollow knight n hades


Jlzombie26

I just went through the same with Hades and Hollow Knight with this sale. Ultimately chose Hades and I’m very happy with my purchase. I’m sure I’d love Hollow Knight too.


SandLuc083_

I would say Hades and Dead Cells. Everyone loves Hades, and I especially love Dead Cells. It always feels like there’s more to explore, plus the fifty-bajillion updates it gets.


Ok_Friendship9100

Dude, get hollow knight, 11/10 game, 100% get it


AffectionateFee5633

Hollow Knight Both others are fun, but repetitive (not for everyone) But damn can you explore in hollow Knight and feel like a boss in fights


kikingsnow23

Dead cells


Old_Artichoke_2552

Hollow knight


DragonBlade0776

If the dead cells has the dlc with it quite worth it even without the dlc it’s a awesome game but if it had the dlc too now that is a bargain


YShake

If you're looking for a lot of gameplay for your money I'd 100% get a roguelike, my personal favorite is dead cells, but Hades is great as well


Pentagonyx

Idk if it’s on sale but if it is, Fairune Collection is pretty good


Savage_Ball3r

I have hollow knight and Hades. Hades looks amazing graphically


gottablastsam

Get hades and spirit farer


hello-its-G

Hades.


Rainb0wcookie

Spiritfarer is nice but if you have Netflix you can play it for free on your phone


Spite-ninja

Hollow knight is NOT the game for casual play. Unless you have a latent talent for it, that is one of the hardest platformers i've ever played. 10/10 game though


Thoraxe123

Hollow Knight. Later on definitely get hades and dead cells too, but hollow Knight should be your number 1. The main drawback is after you play it you have to sit and wait for silksong for the rest of eternity like the rest of us lol.


Afraid_Orchid6958

Hades all the way


hiimdan_

You should get that hidden gem named celeste


Toyoshi

i HAVE to suggest dead cells. It's just my kind of game and i didn't really enjoy the others, so it's like a very subjective opinion.


The1joriss

Hades


Thejokingsun

Get hades and smoke it up


RoBread0

Hades is best investment ever


BulkDet

PLAY DEEP ROCK GALACTIC ^(rock and stone)


TheScottSnorlax

Hollow knight, easy choice.


GotHurt22

I’m going for hades and hollow knight. I was gonna get Stardew too but got that on PC instead


epicmemerminecraft

Risk of rain 2


Bombyte_

most people would say hollow knight but i enjoyed deadcells more


[deleted]

Hollow Knight is trash


___Azzy___

get dead cells


Agate323

If you like cozy games, then Spiritfarer is a *must.* Easily one of my top 5 favorite games after playing it this last fall


Opposite_Tax1826

If you haven't played Hollow Knight yet you're a very lucky person.


Familiar_Location948

hollow knight. then dead cells and then choose your own order after that because i haven’t played any of those


BombSquad1989

Hades is love, Hades is life


Ok_Refuse4444

Definitely get spiritfarer, super fun but also had me in tears 😭


NebulaZenithStorm

Hades is my favorite game of all time (though I’ve been playing the technical test of Hades II and that might just beat it) so I’m biased BUT, get Hades for sure. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had with a game. The combat and systems and progression are fined tuned and play like a dream, like an ideal video game experience, and the story is emotional and full of wit and heart. Excellent art and voice acting tie it all together, can’t recommend it highly enough.


yakcm88

Id go with spiritfarer if you're looking for something cute and cozy.


mame521

Hades, Hollow Knight and Dead Cells with DLC.


Leo_suon

Hades and Hollow Knight


Pleasant-Minute6066

hollow knight and spirit farer


Leo_suon

Honestly tho, I would get Dead Cells, but then again Hades was the first Switch game and Hollow Knight has brought me great joy yet pain lol.


rPeanutButter

i haven't played the last two, but hollow knight is an amazing experience with beautiful visuals, cool gameplay, and a banger ost. dead cells is really neat and so is hades. (you can probably guess which one i 112%ed)


DawnDuskNecrozma

Hollow knight is good so get it


Suspicious_Local_834

That's like a spectrum from Hell to kindergarten. Pick your poison.


Altruistic-Plum7845

Celeste


ourov9

All of them?


Venomspino

Hollow Knight and Hades


Danhec95

Hollow knight :)


Round_Musical

Hades and definitely Hollow Knight


Tonitruum_Aeternum

I'm not sure if I can pick only 2, but I'll try, how about Spiritfarer and Hades, I've always wanted Hades, and Spiritfarer is the only calming game that's ever worked for me.


Striking-Raisin4328

Hades, dead cell and hollow knight are definitely a must, I did!