If you, too, tore through Hollow Knight: Silksong and immediately walked over to the Metroidvania Machine to give it a swift kick and a demand for more, I've got good news. Our list of the best Metroidvania games is right there – we're still debating where to put Silksong on the list in the next big update – and a new, distinctly Hollow Knight-esque search-action platformer looks to be on the not-too-distant horizon.
Crowsworn, from developer Mongoose Rodeo, was revealed all the way back in 2021. Like the original Hollow Knight, it had a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. The pitch was electrifying, and the trailer – packed with stylish overcoats, fast combos, and thickly layered art – was very promising.
