A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat. 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. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. A Platform and Indie game from Team Cherry, released in 2017.
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.
Hollow Knight is a 2D Metroidvania action-platformer developed by Team Cherry. Players explore the vast underground kingdom of Hallownest, uncovering lore, battling challenging bosses, and unlocking new movement abilities.
Hollow Knight is considered moderately to quite difficult, particularly its optional boss content such as the Pantheons and the Radiance fight. The main story is manageable for most players, but the game rewards persistence and skill refinement.
Hollow Knight is available on PC (Steam, GOG), macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is one of the most widely ported indie games of its generation.
No, Hollow Knight is priced at $14.99 USD on PC and consoles. All major DLC packs, including Grimm Troupe, Lifeblood, and Godmaster, were released as free updates after launch.
The main story of Hollow Knight can be completed in roughly 25–40 hours. A full completionist run, including all optional bosses, endings, and charms, can take 60+ hours.
No, Hollow Knight is a single-player game only. There are no co-op or multiplayer features in the base game, though some community mods add experimental online functionality.
As of early 2026, Hollow Knight: Silksong does not have a confirmed release date. Team Cherry has not provided a launch window, and the game remains one of the most anticipated unreleased indie titles.
