The ultimate solo showdown! Who is better in "Hades 2" vs. "Silk Song"?

Oct 11 2025

Foreign media TheGamer recently compared "Hades 2" and "Hollow Knight: Silk Song". The sequels of these two popular independent games launched an in-depth duel. Let's take a look at the results!

The core of the gameplay: draw. Both use "sister" characters to continue the genes of the previous games. "Hades 2" is an action roguelike with high-intensity levels and relationship development; "Silk Song" is a galactic castle that combines platform jumping and smooth combat, both of which have reached the top level.

Boss battle: "Song of Silk" wins. Its Boss design is more diverse and tests players' strategies; the Boss in "Hades 2" is dramatic but has limited types.

Custom vs. Constructed: Tie. "Hades 2" achieves changes through weapons and blessings from gods; "Song of Silk" relies on equipment and emblems to change attack methods.

Replayability: "Hades 2" wins. Roguelike features make each pass a unique experience, and random events increase playability; the first exploration of "Song of Silk" is very charming, but repeated challenges tend to be lengthy.

Visual performance: "Song of Silk" wins. The hand-painted style is delicate and the background is clearly layered; the animation style of "Hades 2" is distinctive, but the vertical animation is slightly lacking.

Plot and characters: "Hades 2" wins. The mythological background and the distinctive characters of the gods are richer; although the insect characters in "Song of Silk" are charming, they are a bit thin overall.

Music performance: "Hades 2" wins. The soundtrack that combines electronic jazz and rock is more memorable.

Sequel evolution: draw. Both have expanded the scale and content of their predecessors, and the new protagonists have brought a whole new experience.

Final conclusion: "Hades 2" won by a narrow margin. Its atmosphere, characters and music are more consistent, and the failure experience is more motivating; "Song of Silk" is highly difficult and tests patience, requiring multiple attempts to break through. Both works are at the pinnacle of independent games, but "Hades 2" is superior in terms of immersion and feedback mechanism.

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