Hollow Knight vs Red Dead Redemption 2
The comparison
Hollow Knight and Red Dead Redemption 2 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Hollow Knight for music and soundtrack, and Red Dead Redemption 2 for emotional story writing.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Hollow Knight is rated 97% positive on Steam (546,449 reviews), and 90/100 on Metacritic (30 critic reviews); Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (887,307 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (109 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Hollow Knight
97% positiveSteam
546,449reviews
90/100Metacritic
30critic reviews
Praise
- music and soundtrack (14)
- art style and visuals (13)
- challenging but rewarding gameplay (12)
- atmosphere and world-building (11)
Complaints
- brutal difficulty sections (5)
- specific enemy frustrations (3)
- confusing early progression (2)
- demanding achievement design (1)
Red Dead Redemption 2
92% positiveSteam
887,307reviews
97/100Metacritic
109critic reviews
Praise
- emotional story writing (11)
- arthur morgan's character (10)
- living open world (5)
- immersive atmosphere (5)
Complaints
- rockstar launcher issues (3)
- account access lockout (2)
- slow opening hours (2)
- technical bugs and glitches (1)