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Hollow Knight vs Dark Souls III

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

VS
MetricHollow KnightDark Souls III
Main Story27h32h
Main + Extras40h47h
Completionist63h97h
Released20172016
DeveloperTeam CherryFromSoftware

Verdict

Dark Souls III is the longer game by about 7 hours on a typical playthrough (47h vs 40h for Hollow Knight).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Hollow Knight wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with Dark Souls III.

For completionists, Hollow Knight clocks in at 63 hours total, while Dark Souls III sits at 97 hours.