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Hollow Knight

2017

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Second title

Stardew Valley

2016

Hollow Knight vs Stardew Valley: Which Is More Woke?

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AI scores are within 0 points, but the community leans more woke on Hollow Knight than Stardew Valley (about 13 points on our vote scale).

GameHollow Knight2017
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Community (votes): ~43/100

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GameStardew Valley2016
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Community (votes): ~30/100

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AI vs community

AI verdict

Hollow Knight and Stardew Valley tie on the AI woke score (within a few points).

Both titles sit at 4/100 and 4/100 on the AI scale.

Community verdict

Hollow Knight reads more woke in community votes than Stardew Valley.

Vote-weighted spread: about 13 points (43 vs 30).

Why the scores diverge

  • Both titles are within a few AI points, so the tiebreaker is the per-dimension notes in each full write-up.
  • Hollow Knight: Characters are well-integrated into the world, enhancing rather than symbolizing diversity.
  • Stardew Valley: Characters are well-rounded and contribute meaningfully to the narrative.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, Hollow Knight or Stardew Valley?
On AI scores they are within 5 points (4/100 vs 4/100), so we call it a tie for now.
What do community votes say?
Votes lean more woke on Hollow Knight (43 vs 30 on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.