Hollow Knight
Team Cherry · February 24, 2017 · Metroidvania, Platformer, Souls-like, Difficult, Great Soundtrack
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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$21.41 in Australia, NZ$21.99 in New Zealand, zł37.07 in Poland and R$46.99 in Brazil right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 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$21.41 | A$21.41 | — | 4 |
 New Zealand | NZ$21.99 | NZ$21.99 | — | 4 |
 Poland | zł37.07 −44% | zł66.03 | zł37.07 | 6 |
 Brazil | R$46.99 | R$46.99 | R$52.00 | 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
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
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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.
A very beautiful game. I couldn't believe it was game 2D This game offers truly immense enjoyment. Kudos to the brilliant game developer!
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
This is the peak of human creation. The bosses, the movement, the art, the music. All AMAZING. Highly recommend.
THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTE PEAK CINEMA(would not recommend if you dont like metroidvainias
fun
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.
PC Gamer · Ted Litchfield Feb 8, 2026
Just in time for Hollow Knight's 9th birthday, Team Cherry rolled out its first update in years, including better support for ultrawide monitors and the Steam Deck screen
Hollow Knight receives its first patch since 2022, adding ultrawide monitor support and improved Steam Deck compatibility.
GamingOnLinuxFeb 6, 2026
Hollow Knight gets a patch adding 21:9 & 16:10 resolution support and more
Hollow Knight receives a patch adding widescreen resolution support and various improvements to the classic metroidvania.
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.
GamingOnLinuxDec 16, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong to get a free expansion, Hollow Knight getting a refresh upgrade
I don't have the ability to access external links or browse websites. Could you paste the patch notes or news text directly, and I'll condense it into a one-liner for you?
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