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Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

2017 Team Cherry
5 players 4 reviews
A 8.8 4 ratings
Hollow Knight
2017 Team Cherry
5 players 4 reviews
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About Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is an action and adventure game developed and published by Team Cherry, released on 23 February 2017.

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.

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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.
Gameplay

Specs

Genres
Action Adventure Indie Platformer
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Engine
Unity
Tags
Best single-player gamesBest open-world gamesBest fantasy games
Rankings
Best Platformer games on PCBest Platformer games on PlayStation 4Best PC gamesBest games of 2017
Where to play
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Media

Content

DLC & expansions

Hollow Knight: Godmaster
Hollow Knight: Godmaster
2018
Hollow Knight: Lifeblood
Hollow Knight: Lifeblood
2018
Hollow Knight: The Grimm Troupe
Hollow Knight: The Grimm Troupe
2017
Hollow Knight: Hidden Dreams
Hollow Knight: Hidden Dreams
2017
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Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight 2017
mq_player mq_player A 8.0 · 19/09/2026
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Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight 2017
valhar11 valhar11 A 8.0 · 01/07/2026
First time I played a a rogue like and it is incredible
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FAQ
How long does it take to beat Hollow Knight?

Main story: 7h.

What platforms is Hollow Knight available on?

Hollow Knight is available on Mac, PC, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S.

When was Hollow Knight released?

Hollow Knight was released on 23 February 2017, developed by Team Cherry.

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