Best 2D game to play after Hollow Knight

The Cherry team Hollow Knight casting a wide shadow on the indie scene. Taking inspiration from Metroidvanias, RPGs, and Soulslikes, the 2017 game created a holistic magical experience that emphasized the best elements of each genre, while also delivering a full-length world-building campaign. now, great battles, and well-done research. .

Since then Hollow KnightAt the beginning of the year, fans wanted a different experience, and Team Cherry has been working on a follow-up for more than five years. At this point, Silksong may be the most anticipated sequel, at least when it comes to 2D Metroidvanias. This project will become a reality sooner or later, but no release date has been announced yet. Fortunately, some 2D games seem to Hollow Knight can fill in the gaps during Silksong is in development.

Ori game

Two beautiful and emotional journeys

• 	Ori and The Blind Forest	Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  Platform(s)	Switch, PC, Xbox One	Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, Xbox One
  published	2015-03-11	2020-03-11
  developer(s)	Moon Studios	Moon Studios
  genre(s)	Platformer, Adventure	Platformer, Adventure
  How long will it take to strike	9 o'clock	9 o'clock
  OpenCritic page	https://opencritic.com/game/829/ori-and-the-blind-forest	https://opencritic.com/game/7403/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps

Before trying anything different from There is no rest for the wickedMoon Studios has set its sights on Metroidvanias, especially the Ori series. Originally released as Xbox exclusives, Ori and the Blind Forest and so on, Will of the Wispsare more accessible these days, and they're both great.

Similar to Hollow Knight, Ori immerses the player in a luxurious and elegant world that skillfully uses contrast and color to create a dreamlike atmosphere. While not as heavy as Team Cherry's masterpieces, both games tell interesting stories with a strong emotional core, and focus mainly on quiet and environmental storytelling. . Ori focuses mainly on platforming and puzzle solving, with combat playing a minor role (although expanding on Will of the Wisps); in this regard, Hollow Knight Fans who are particularly fond of spirit warfare may wish to look elsewhere.

Blasphemy Game

2D soul-like combat with stellar presentation

• 	blasphemy	Profanity 2
  Platform(s)	Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox One	Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Switch, PS5, PC
  published	2019-09-10	24-08-2023
  developer(s)	Kitchen game	Kitchen game
  genre(s)	Soulslike, Metroidvania	Soulslike, Platformer, Metroidvania
  How long will it take to strike?	14 hours	16 hours
  OpenCritic page	https://opencritic.com/game/8241/blasphemous	https://opencritic.com/game/15371/blasphemous-2

IF Ori perfect for lovers Hollow Knightthe search, story and puzzle, then blasphemy is for those who are more interested in war. Similar to salt and sanctuaryother strong options, blasphemy earned a reputation as a 2D Soulslike, and both bring their FromSoftware power loud and proud. That said, The Game Kitchen has done a great job of finding and enhancing its own identity, which is driven by its focus on religious imagery and themes.

As a penitent, the player will go through two kingdoms, during intense battles and beautiful scenes. The series shines in its intense and challenging encounters, and almost every enemy can push the player to their limits without 100% concentration. As for the first blasphemy is a middling Metroidvania, the sequel improves on this aspect due to the introduction of weapons that expand the combat and exploration. The original game is still worth playing, but the sequel is even better.

dead cells

All about war

Very few indie games can sit together Hollow Knight in terms of reputation (or quality, for that matter), but dead cells maybe just an exception. Now, to be clear right away, the game Motion Twin and Evil Empire follows a roguelike structure, which immediately distinguishes it from the release of Team Cherry. However, dead cells still incorporates Metroidvania elements from a few long-term updates, so it's not a complete departure. However, death means starting from the beginning, and each race changes the process to ensure its species.

Although not the best, dead cells'brilliant combat' is its real selling point. The second-to-second gameplay is punchy, satisfying, and very responsive, and it evolves little by little as new gear is unlocked and the weather changes during the race. LIKE THAT Hollow Knight, dead cells can feel overwhelming at first, and they are games that require players to master the mechanics in order to progress. Although not as elaborate on paper as Team Cherry's project, dead cells very repeatable.

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

Looks great and plays great

With immersive backgrounds, well-crafted lore and fun gameplay, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a safe bet for anyone who wants to try a 2D action RPG, as long as they don't want a Metroidvania either. Ender Lilies Opt for a fairly abstract map design that offers some exploration but isn't expansive, which is a good fit and can be a nice change of pace.

The game focuses a lot on combat, a system built around collecting Spirits with different attacks and abilities. This point is debatable Ender Lilies' a very powerful feature, especially since the player can quickly switch between two items with the click of a button. In addition, the image is impressive in its own right.