Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Team Cherry · February 24, 2017 · Metroidvania, Platformer, Souls-like, Difficult, Great Soundtrack

Buy the Hollow Knight key for Steam from YUPLAY at $8.69 — the cheapest of 12 stores we compare.

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Overwhelmingly Positive97% · 563,37287Metacritic6,497playing now
Best price 38 Fair price
$8.69-42%
$16.75lowest tracked $5.09
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Where to buy Hollow Knight — official stores

GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$14.99
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Cheapest Hollow Knight keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-48%
$8.69
$16.75
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.25
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.49
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.54
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-42%
$10.09
$17.29
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$10.58
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Keycense
Standard Edition · GOG
-26%
$12.10
$16.40
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Eneba
Standard Edition · GOG
$12.26
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Hollow Knight price by region

Hollow Knight costs £6.49 in the United Kingdom, €7.78 in Europe (EUR), $8.49 in Georgia (USD), $8.69 in the United States, CA$12.14 in Canada, A$21.71 in Australia, NZ$21.99 in New Zealand, zł36.87 in Poland and R$46.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Hollow Knight offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £6.49 −41% £10.99 £6.49 9
Europe (EUR) €7.78 −47% €14.79 €7.78 11
Georgia (USD) $8.49 $8.49 $8.69 12
United Statesyour region $8.69 −42% $14.99 $8.69 12
Canada CA$12.14 −38% CA$19.49 CA$12.14 5
Australia A$21.71 A$21.71 — 4
New Zealand NZ$21.99 NZ$21.99 — 4
Poland zł36.87 −44% zł66.05 zł36.87 6
Brazil R$46.99 R$46.99 R$52.18 5

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About Hollow Knight

✦ AI summary

Explore a vast interconnected kingdom of forgotten caverns and ruined cities, battling tainted creatures and solving ancient mysteries through tight 2D combat and platforming. This classically styled action-adventure stands out with its hand-crafted gothic world, open-ended exploration where you forge your own path, and four free content expansions that add new bosses, characters, quests, and abilities.

Hollow Knight Expands with Free Content

Godmaster - Take your place amongst the Gods. New Characters and Quest. New Boss Fights. Available Now! Lifeblood - A Kingdom Upgraded! New Boss. Upgraded Bosses. Tweaks and Refinements across the whole game. The Grimm Troupe - Light the Nightmare Lantern. Summon the Troupe. New Major Quest. New Boss Fights. New Charms. New Enemies. New Friends. Hidden Dreams - Mighty new foes emerge! New Boss fights. New Upgrades. New Music.

Brave the Depths of a Forgotten Kingdom

Beneath the fading town of Dirtmouth sleeps an ancient, ruined kingdom. Many are drawn below the surface, searching for riches, or glory, or answers to old secrets. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.

Game Features

  • Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
  • Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
  • Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities.
  • Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
  • Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
  • Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!
  • An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
  • Over 130 enemies! 30 epic bosses! Face ferocious beasts and vanquish ancient knights on your quest through the kingdom. Track down every last twisted foe and add them to your Hunter's Journal!
  • Leap into minds with the Dream Nail. Uncover a whole other side to the characters you meet and the enemies you face.
  • Beautiful painted landscapes, with extravagant parallax, give a unique sense of depth to a side-on world.
  • Chart your journey with extensive mapping tools. Buy compasses, quills, maps and pins to enhance your understanding of Hollow Knight’s many twisting landscapes.
  • A haunting, intimate score accompanies the player on their journey, composed by Christopher Larkin. The score echoes the majesty and sadness of a civilisation brought to ruin.
  • Complete Hollow Knight to unlock Steel Soul Mode, the ultimate challenge!

An Evocative Hand-Crafted World

The world of Hollow Knight is brought to life in vivid, moody detail, its caverns alive with bizarre and terrifying creatures, each animated by hand in a traditional 2D style. Every new area you’ll discover is beautifully unique and strange, teeming with new creatures and characters. Take in the sights and uncover new wonders hidden off of the beaten path. If you like classic gameplay, cute but creepy characters, epic adventure and beautiful, gothic worlds, then Hollow Knight awaits!

Hollow Knight — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

Hollow Knight in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players widely praise the game as fun and entertaining, with many calling it a peak experience. However, some players note frustration with inconsistent hitbox mechanics that can detract from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
A very beautiful game. I couldn't believe it was game 2D This game offers truly immense enjoyment. Kudos to the brilliant game developer!
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
This game. Oh this game is a game you can game and also game last time i checked this what the game of all time. #GAME
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
This is the peak of human creation. The bosses, the movement, the art, the music. All AMAZING. Highly recommend.
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTE PEAK CINEMA(would not recommend if you dont like metroidvainias
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
fun
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
fun

Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

Community Announcements · jack Mar 27, 2026

Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now Live

Traditional Chinese translation added, audio volume in inventory navigation increased, text alignment fixed for wide key bindings, overcharmed notches preservation improved, and Radiance ability adjusted.

Community Announcements · jack Feb 5, 2026

Patch Version 1.5.12459 Now Live

Added support for 21:9 and 16:10 resolutions, implemented automatic pausing in inventory menus, upgraded to Unity Input System for improved controller compatibility, and added dithering visual effects with customization options.

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