Hollow Knight is a Action, Adventure game from Team Cherry with a 97% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.49
- Review signal
- 97% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Big Sur 11 or newer Processor: Intel Core i3 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs Storage: 9 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Big Sur 11 or newer Processor: Intel Core i5, Apple M1 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs, Apple M1 Storage: 9 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) Storage: 9 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) Storage: 9 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Hollow Knight is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, exploration, strong atmosphere, and hand-drawn.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, boss rush, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
Steam review snapshots
Providing freedom for exploration and with the environmental ambience with those amazing sound tracks you can just get lost in the game.And then boss fights it is peakkk with amazing ost.Providing freedom for exploration and with the environmental ambience with those amazing sound tracks you can just get lost in the game.★★★★★ Hollow Knight is one of the greatest Metroidvanias ever made, combining challenging combat, rewarding exploration, and breathtaking hand-drawn visuals.Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn art, exploration, and standout fights. A focused single-player Action, Adventure game with a weird mood, exploration, and a hand-drawn look.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike unclear onboarding.