Hollow Knight
By Team Cherry
Explore an insect kingdom where new movement abilities gradually redraw the map in your head.
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Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Hollow Knight starts with a small figure and a large unknown beneath the surface. Its ruined kingdom connects combat, platforming and exploration: a passage that seems unreachable can become a sensible route after finding a new ability. The map is something you learn, rather than a checklist that reveals every answer immediately.
A demanding boss can interrupt that quiet exploration, so the atmosphere should not be mistaken for an easygoing difficulty curve. Charms let you adjust your approach, while careful observation often matters more than attacking constantly. This entry covers the original Hollow Knight, not Silksong. Only official native releases are counted; unofficial mobile ports do not establish Android or iOS support.
Release and platform details
Developer: Team Cherry. Publisher: Team Cherry. Steam edition release date: Feb 24, 2017. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Team Cherry. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You like interconnected worlds, restrained storytelling and challenging exploration-driven action.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Find the local mapmaker and keep track of unexplored exits.
- Test a boss's openings before committing to several hits.
- Change charms to suit exploration or a particular encounter.
- Revisit blocked paths after obtaining a movement ability.