Hollow Knight
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 36 hours
- Languages
- 12 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) | Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 (64bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Big Sur 11 or newer | Big Sur 11 or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5, Apple M1 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs | Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs, Apple M1 |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Works on | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 9 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Plays on Wii U. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
| Works on | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (Switch 2) Amazon.com (PS4)
Price by country
Cheapest in India, at ₹690 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Lowest | Steam | ₹690 | $7.27 | ₹690 |
| Mexico | Steam | MXN 178.99 | $9.66 | MXN 178.99 |
| Japan | Steam | ¥1,700 | $10.75 | ¥1,700 |
| Singapore | Steam | SGD 14.50 | $11.34 | SGD 14.50 |
| South Korea | Steam | ₩16,500 | $12.43 | ₩16,500 |
| New Zealand | Steam | NZD 21.99 | $12.49 | NZD 21.99 |
| Canada | Steam | CAD 19.49 | $13.87 | CAD 19.49 |
| United States | Steam | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Australia | Steam | AUD 21.95 | $15.33 | AUD 21.95 |
| Germany | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| France | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| Italy | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| Spain | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| Netherlands | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| Sweden | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| Denmark | Steam | €14.79 | $16.59 | €14.79 |
| United Kingdom | Steam | £12.79 | $17.07 | £12.79 |
| Poland | Steam | PLN 67.99 | $17.42 | PLN 67.99 |
| Norway | Steam | NOK 165 | $17.58 | NOK 165 |
| Switzerland | Steam | CHF 16.79 | $20.39 | CHF 16.79 |
| United Arab Emirates | Steam | AED 42 | $154.23 | AED 42 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Hollow Knight alone?
Yes, Hollow Knight has a single-player mode.
Is Hollow Knight multiplayer?
No. Hollow Knight is listed as single player only.
How long is Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight takes about 36 hours at a normal pace, 16 hours if you rush, 71 hours to complete everything, based on 31 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Hollow Knight support?
Audio: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Hollow Knight?
The minimum is Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300, 4 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB).
What platforms is Hollow Knight on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Where is Hollow Knight cheapest?
In India, at ₹690 on Steam, as last checked.