Hollow Knight cover
SeriesHollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Critic score8 critics
Be the first to rate
First release
Feb 24, 2017
Publisher
Team Cherry
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.

Also known as Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, hollow_knight.exe

Attributes

No Attributes added.

Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps a vast, ancient kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. As the enigmatic Knight, you’ll traverse the depths, unravel its mysteries and conquer its evils.Read more

Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps a vast, ancient kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. As the enigmatic Knight, you’ll traverse the depths, unravel its mysteries and conquer its evils.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 24, 2017
Linux
Feb 24, 2017
Mac
Apr 11, 2017
All 10 release dates
Wii U
2017
Nintendo Switch
Jun 12, 2018
PlayStation 4
Sep 25, 2018
Xbox One
Sep 25, 2018
Nintendo Switch 2
Feb 05, 2026
PlayStation 5
Feb 05, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
Feb 05, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
16h
Main + Extras
36h
Completionist
71h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
dark, sword, skill-based, 2d, metroidvania
… All 40, insects, action-adventure, steam, achievements, steam trading cards, explorable world, atmospheric, giant insects, silent protagonist, crowdfunding - kickstarter, hand-drawn, crowdfunding, 2d platformer, boss fight, steam achievements, xbox controller support for pc, controller recommendation, crowd funded, shielded enemies, parrying, merchants, fast traveling, creature compendium, the game awards 2017, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), the game awards - nominee, controller support, the game awards - best debut indie game - nominee, interconnected-world, armed bugs, money, shop keeper, sidescroller, available on - luna plus, available on - luna gog

At a Glance

Critic Score
91
Main Story (IGDB)
16h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
36h
Completionist (IGDB)
71h
OverviewHow it playsMediaCommunityBehind the gameRelated

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 506,227 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

Valve's summary of Steam user reviews. Valve counts only reviews from purchases on Steam, not key activations, and leaves out review periods it has marked as off-topic. It isn't part of the CritScore score.

Review summary: SteamSteam data provided via the Steam Web API (opens in a new tab)Not affiliated with Valve →

About storefront and compatibility information

Compatibility, feature and availability information shown on this page is recorded from the storefronts and services named against each fact, on the dates shown. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks of Valve Corporation; Steam data is provided via the Steam Web API. Other product and service names are trademarks of their respective owners. CritScore is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or certified by Valve Corporation or any other storefront or platform holder, and does not itself test or certify any game.