It's way shorter, somewhat easier, more straightforward, and more expensive than Hollow Knight. Depending on how much time you have, all but the last of these can be pros.
Flip side the shorter playtime allows replayability. I love hollow knight but it is such a time investment I've only played through it 2x and I bought it not long after it came out. Dread I've already completed 4 runs and about to start a 5th so I can 100% every zone (the only thing I have left to get all the art unlocks and "complete" the game).