New Metroidvania channels Hollow Knight so hard it should almost come with a Fair Use law blurb, gets 71% positive Steam reviews because it "feels like a copy of Hollow Knight"

Deviator screenshot showing the game's protagonist, a small black cat-like creaure with one glowing white eye, wearing a light blue scarf.

As fans continue to wait for news of Silksong, a new Metroidvania emerges and it looks suspiciously like Hollow Knight - even though it's most definitely not.

Earlier this month, a hand-drawn 2D platformer dubbed Deviator dropped  - and players have been pointing out its resemblance to fellow Metroidvania Hollow Knight since. The game, standing as developer Gami Studio's debut title, follows a similar formula - take on shadowy foes and explore meticulously crafted areas with danger always close behind as you progress. Thanks to such similarities, Deviator's "Mostly Positive" reviews are a mixed bag.