About Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is a hand-drawn action-adventure set in Hallownest, a once-great kingdom of insects now overrun by plague and ruin. You control a silent knight armed with a nail (sword) who descends into the buried city to uncover its history and confront the source of the infection. The game rewards exploration above all: new abilities like the dash, wall jump, and dream nail open previously unreachable areas, and the hand-drawn map fills in as you discover landmarks. Combat is deliberate and challenging, with bosses that demand pattern learning, while charm loadouts let you customize your build for offense, defense, or utility. Its haunting orchestral soundtrack, melancholic atmosphere, and meticulous world design have made it a modern benchmark for the Metroidvania genre, with dozens of hours of content and multiple endings.
Game details
How to play
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Hollow Knight FAQ
Is Hollow Knight free?
No — it is a premium indie game sold on official stores such as Steam. The link above opens the official store page.
What kind of game is Hollow Knight?
It is a Metroidvania: a large interconnected world where you unlock abilities that let you reach new areas and secrets.
Is Hollow Knight very difficult?
It is challenging but fair. Bosses require learning attack patterns, and exploration lets you find upgrades that make fights easier.
How long is Hollow Knight?
A normal playthrough takes 25 to 40 hours, with much more for those chasing all endings, secrets, and the optional Pantheon challenges.
Can I play Hollow Knight on a low-end PC?
Yes — it is very well optimized and runs smoothly on modest hardware, and it is also available on consoles and Switch.