About
Hollow Knight came out on February 24, 2017 for Linux and PC, then for Mac on April 11, 2017 and for Nintendo Switch on June 12, 2018. On Steam, 97% of 507,858 player reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive). 6,603 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 10,153 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 16 hours, doing everything about 71 hours. It was nominated for 2 awards.
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.
Story
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.
What is happening now
Hollow Knight is a 2D platformer and adventure game that has maintained considerable staying power since its 2017 release across numerous platforms. The indie title continues to generate peripheral interest around potential merchandise - a fan-designed Lego set based on the game's Hallownest setting recently advanced in the Lego Ideas submission process, signaling it could eventually reach production. Meanwhile, the game remains a frequent reference point for the indie platformer landscape, with newer releases drawing comparisons to its blend of challenging combat and atmospheric world-building. Hollow Knight's combination of accessibility and depth has ensured its catalog presence remains relevant for players discovering acclaimed indie titles, whether through standard retail or alternative distribution channels.
How long to beat Hollow Knight
from 31 playersMore in the Hollow Knight series
1 other title
Games like Hollow Knight
same kind of game, other series
Cast and crew
1 creditsCrew
Awards
0 won, 2 more nominationsMedia
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 31, 2026.
Hollow Knight player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Hollow Knight achievements
63 achievements on SteamRarest
All 63 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.