{"id":353206,"date":"2025-09-08T13:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T17:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/?p=353206"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:33:43","slug":"silksong-not-your-jam-4-recently-released-games-deserve-your-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/silksong-not-your-jam-4-recently-released-games-deserve-your-attention","title":{"rendered":"Silksong Not Your Jam? Here Are 4 Recently Released Games That Deserve Your Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of the biggest releases of the year, and many indie and smaller developers shifted their release dates to avoid being caught in its explosive launch. Not every studio had the chance to move, however, and a few great games were still released around the same time as Hollow Knight: Silksong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a challenging Metroidvania adventure isn\u2019t what you\u2019re looking for right now, here are four recently released September games that deserve your attention. Oh, and I promise none of these are $70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Eden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m a sucker for fast-paced shooters, and playing Metal Eden instantly reminded me of DOOM Eternal. That alone should be enough of an endorsement, because the developers of RUINER have delivered an ultra-stylish, gory, and satisfying shooter with gorgeous art direction to boot. Each level bursts with color variety, and at times it felt closer to the original Mirror&#8217;s Edge, with its use of bold colors and striking lighting for impressive scene composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353210\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/silksong-not-your-jam-4-recently-released-games-deserve-your-attention\/attachment\/metal-eden-screenshot\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Metal Eden Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot by Prima Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"353210\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Metal-Eden-Screenshot.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot by Prima Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My only gripe is the writing and the generic cyberpunk characters constantly spouting philosophy in your ear whenever you\u2019re not in combat. Still, it\u2019s a short game with practically no filler, and you\u2019ll come away satisfied once the credits roll thanks to its steady progression, wide arsenal of weapons to experiment with, and a surprisingly well-balanced difficulty curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Price:<\/strong> $40, but 10% off everywhere as a launch discount!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/990380\/METAL_EDEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC<\/a>, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cronos: The New Dawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t read my full review of Cronos: The New Dawn, here\u2019s the quick version. Bloober Team has finally made an original game they can be proud of, and it\u2019s easily their best work yet. <em>Cronos<\/em> takes inspiration from its survival horror contemporaries but still stands on its own with a haunting world, tense atmosphere, and scares that avoid cheap jump scares. The story, built around a protagonist journeying through time, is both exciting and surprisingly heartfelt, giving the game an emotional weight that lingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"352851\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/reviews\/cronos-the-new-dawn-review\/attachment\/cronos-shotgun\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cronos Shotgun\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot by Prima Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"352851\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cronos-Shotgun.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot by Prima Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Combat is deliberate and unforgiving, with aggressive enemies that hit hard and refuse to go down easily, making every encounter feel meaningful. The pacing is tight, the world is dense with detail, and the art direction is consistently striking, giving each location a unique sense of place. And as heavy as it can get, there is charm too, like the fact that every cat you find gets its own database entry. It is a small touch, but it makes Cronos feel all the more memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Price:<\/strong> $60<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2101960\/Cronos_The_New_Dawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC<\/a>, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hell Is Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I should probably follow my own advice and finally get around to playing this, but such is life, and there are only so many hours in the day. From what I\u2019ve gathered through reviews and impressions from friends playing Hell Is Us, the game delivers on its uncompromising approach to exploration and progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"305633\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/hell-is-us-pre-order-bonus-deluxe-edition-system-requirements\/attachment\/hell-is-us\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hell is Us Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hell is Us Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Nacon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"305633\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Hell is Us Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-305633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hell-is-Us.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Nacon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no quest markers, directions, or even a map to rely on. Instead, the game rewards you for paying attention to the environment, listening closely to dialogue, and actively engaging with the world rather than being spoonfed information. Its puzzles often work on a larger scale, sometimes requiring insight from entirely different areas of the game. Combat exists, too, but it\u2019s not the primary focus, even if it has some complexity. If you\u2019re tired of modern AAA titles holding your hand, Hell Is Us is more than ready to slap it away, even when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Price:<\/strong> $50 (PC) \/ $60 (Consoles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1620730\/Hell_is_Us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC<\/a>, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hirogami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being developed by a smaller studio, the developers decided to stick to their original release date, which was a day before the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. This meant that it&#8217;s easily the most overlooked title from the list and one that&#8217;s brimming with creativity, plenty of fun ideas, and a runtime that doesn&#8217;t overstay its welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"353211\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/silksong-not-your-jam-4-recently-released-games-deserve-your-attention\/attachment\/hirogami-screenshot\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hirogami Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Kakehashi Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"353211\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hirogami-Screenshot.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Kakehashi Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You play as Hiro, a fan-wielding master who can take on different animal origami forms to traverse a colorful landscape, solve puzzles involving these origami forms, fight enemies, and save the realm. There is a demo available to try out if you&#8217;re a bit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch Price:<\/strong> $30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platforms:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3135840\/Hirogami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC<\/a> and PS5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s four games that came out around the same time as Hollow Knight: Silksong, which at least deserve some consideration. Massive Metroidvanias aren&#8217;t for everyone, and that&#8217;s okay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019d like to see more helpful guides, news, or features from Prima Games, please consider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=primagames.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adding us to your preferred sources<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No SHAW here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":140,"featured_media":353213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_article_tier":null,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[10121,8919,10004,10226,10225],"internal-label":[9322],"invoiceable_action":[9032],"article_type":[8352],"class_list":["post-353206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","tag-cronos-the-new-dawn","tag-featured-well","tag-hell-is-us","tag-hirogami","tag-metal-eden","article_type-feature"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Silksong Not Your Jam? 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When he isn't spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he's probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ali-hashmi-34866a126\/","https:\/\/x.com\/gitrektali"],"url":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/author\/ali-hashmi"}]}},"apple_news_notices":[],"coauthors":[{"id":140,"display_name":"Ali Hashmi","user_login":"ali.hashmi","user_nicename":"ali-hashmi"}],"raw_content":"Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of the biggest releases of the year, and many indie and smaller developers shifted their release dates to avoid being caught in its explosive launch. Not every studio had the chance to move, however, and a few great games were still released around the same time as Hollow Knight: Silksong. If a challenging Metroidvania adventure isn\u2019t what you\u2019re looking for right now, here are four recently released September games that deserve your attention. Oh, and I promise none of these are $70. Metal Eden I'm a sucker for fast-paced shooters, and playing Metal Eden instantly reminded me of DOOM Eternal. That alone should be enough of an endorsement, because the developers of RUINER have delivered an ultra-stylish, gory, and satisfying shooter with gorgeous art direction to boot. Each level bursts with color variety, and at times it felt closer to the original Mirror's Edge, with its use of bold colors and striking lighting for impressive scene composition. My only gripe is the writing and the generic cyberpunk characters constantly spouting philosophy in your ear whenever you\u2019re not in combat. Still, it\u2019s a short game with practically no filler, and you\u2019ll come away satisfied once the credits roll thanks to its steady progression, wide arsenal of weapons to experiment with, and a surprisingly well-balanced difficulty curve. Launch Price: $40, but 10% off everywhere as a launch discount! Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5 Cronos: The New Dawn If you haven\u2019t read my full review of Cronos: The New Dawn, here\u2019s the quick version. Bloober Team has finally made an original game they can be proud of, and it\u2019s easily their best work yet. Cronos takes inspiration from its survival horror contemporaries but still stands on its own with a haunting world, tense atmosphere, and scares that avoid cheap jump scares. The story, built around a protagonist journeying through time, is both exciting and surprisingly heartfelt, giving the game an emotional weight that lingers. Combat is deliberate and unforgiving, with aggressive enemies that hit hard and refuse to go down easily, making every encounter feel meaningful. The pacing is tight, the world is dense with detail, and the art direction is consistently striking, giving each location a unique sense of place. And as heavy as it can get, there is charm too, like the fact that every cat you find gets its own database entry. It is a small touch, but it makes Cronos feel all the more memorable. Launch Price: $60 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 Hell Is Us I should probably follow my own advice and finally get around to playing this, but such is life, and there are only so many hours in the day. From what I\u2019ve gathered through reviews and impressions from friends playing Hell Is Us, the game delivers on its uncompromising approach to exploration and progression. There are no quest markers, directions, or even a map to rely on. Instead, the game rewards you for paying attention to the environment, listening closely to dialogue, and actively engaging with the world rather than being spoonfed information. Its puzzles often work on a larger scale, sometimes requiring insight from entirely different areas of the game. Combat exists, too, but it\u2019s not the primary focus, even if it has some complexity. If you\u2019re tired of modern AAA titles holding your hand, Hell Is Us is more than ready to slap it away, even when you need it. Launch Price: $50 (PC) \/ $60 (Consoles) Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5 Hirogami Despite being developed by a smaller studio, the developers decided to stick to their original release date, which was a day before the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong. This meant that it's easily the most overlooked title from the list and one that's brimming with creativity, plenty of fun ideas, and a runtime that doesn't overstay its welcome. You play as Hiro, a fan-wielding master who can take on different animal origami forms to traverse a colorful landscape, solve puzzles involving these origami forms, fight enemies, and save the realm. There is a demo available to try out if you're a bit Launch Price: $30 Platforms: PC and PS5 That's four games that came out around the same time as Hollow Knight: Silksong, which at least deserve some consideration. Massive Metroidvanias aren't for everyone, and that's okay! 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