Waiting on Hollow Knight: Silksong DLC? Here Are Seven Games to Fill the Void
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
With the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong's upcoming Sea of Sorrows DLC still up in the air, players can pass the time with seven standout games ranging from punishing platformers to pinball metroidvanias.
Following the massive launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong, developer Team Cherry announced an upcoming expansion called Sea of Sorrows slated for release in 2026. As the year draws to a close without a confirmed launch date, veteran fans are dealing with a familiar cycle of waiting that mirrors the long road to Silksong itself. Whether you are playing on console, PC, or handheld, surviving these indefinite content gaps means finding fresh experiences that capture the same spirit of exploration and challenge.
To help bridge the gap, Polygon recently highlighted seven distinct titles that resonate with the Metroidvania crowd. Games like Blue Fire offer a similar masked sword-wielder aesthetic paired with 3D platforming precision, while Tunic combines gorgeous isometric exploration with rewarding secrets. For players craving punishing boss fights and tight movement, titles like Cuphead and Mina the Hollower deliver the intense difficulty curves that action platformer enthusiasts thrive on.
Other picks lean into unique mechanics and atmospheric storytelling to keep players engaged across platforms. Rain World tests survival instincts in a brutal ecosystem, and Yoku is Island Express brilliantly reinvents traversal by turning a Metroidvania map into a pinball machine. While nothing quite replaces the specific feel of Team Cherry's universe, branching out into these creative worlds makes the wait for Sea of Sorrows much easier to manage.
Tags: Metroidvania, Indie Games, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon