Hollow Knight Meets Bloodborne In New Gothic Metroidvania

Published Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

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Hollow Knight and Bloodborne are going to collide in a brand-new metroidvania with gothic vibes that you may want to have on your wishlist. Having been released more or less around the same period, with only two years between the two games, the titles quickly became staples for dark gothic games, despite how different they were in many aspects. Players are still looking for the ultimate replacement for Bloodborne, seeing that Sony doesn’t seem keen on releasing a sequel or even a remaster, for that matter, and Hollow Knight recently got a sequel, Silksong, after long years of waiting.

However, there may be something just as good in the works. A new upcoming metroidvania game called Crowsworn is being developed and published by Mongoose Rodeo, and the title seems like a fine mix between Hollow Knight’s gameplay mechanics and Bloodborne’s darker gothic themes. As seen on its product page on Steam, Crowsworn does not yet have a release date or release window, but it may be worth keeping it on your radar, especially considering how good it’s looking. This indie metroidvania game was announced as a Kickstarter project back in 2021.

Following a successful funding period, Crowsworn has been in development, but it was delayed in 2023 with no prospect of when it will officially arrive. The new Hollow Knight-like metroidvania on Steam is also expected to be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The game’s most obvious similarities are with Hollow Knight. Apart from being a metroidvania, Crowsworn also features a similar art and animation style – the developers have revealed that Hollow Knight is the upcoming game’s biggest inspiration.

Crowsworn, however, is also publicly inspired by Bloodborne and Devil May Cry. The indie game features a ton of gothic-fueled influence, from huge cathedral-like map instances down to character design. In Crowsworn, you control a humanoid figure that resembles the Hunters from Bloodborne. Their agile movement also seems to take inspiration from characters like Dante and Nero from Capcom’s iconic hack-and-slash franchise. There are tons of influences behind Crowsworn, but it does seem like it has its own DNA, especially when it comes to its Grafting system.

With it, players can unlock new abilities for the protagonist. Crowsworn is set in the land of Fearanndal, a once vibrant kingdom that has since been overrun by walking nightmares – not unlike Yharnam or Old Yharnam. The game promises a “giant interconnected world” that will feature over 120 unique enemies and more than 30 boss encounters. Crowsworn is a fully hand-drawn video game, according to Mongoose Rodeo. Much like in Hollow Knight, players can expect a soulslike approach to gameplay.

The idea is that Crowsworn will be a difficult game that will challenge players and their capacity to quickly adapt to hard-hitting opponents. Apart from the main campaign, there will also be tons of side quests to help expand the world and the lore of Crowsworn. It’s unfortunate that a release date for this mix between Bloodborne and Hollow Knight has not yet been established, but hopefully news will arise soon.

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