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Hollow Knight

Adventure · 2024

Hollow Knight

A standout adventure release for PC players.

Hollow Knight delivers one of the more memorable Adventure experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Hollow Knight is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for adventure games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.

System requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500 XT
Storage
60 GB
DirectX
DirectX 12

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT
Storage
120 GB SSD
DirectX
DirectX 12 Ultimate

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Community reactions

Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.

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CrypticDawn
2 months ago

Hollow Knight has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.

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ZeroDawn
a week ago

Combat in Hollow Knight feels weighty in the best possible way.

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EmberKite
5 days ago

Visuals in Hollow Knight on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.

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HexHaven
a week ago

Soundtrack in Hollow Knight is on repeat in my playlist now.

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EmberKite
2 months ago

Hollow Knight respects your time. No filler, just the good stuff.

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PulseDrift
a week ago

Co-op runs of Hollow Knight with friends end up being the highlight of the week.

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UmbraFly
3 weeks ago

Hollow Knight runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.

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EmberKite
a week ago

Story beats in Hollow Knight hit hard. Did not expect that ending.

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GoldenHex
5 days ago

Mod scene around Hollow Knight is already promising. Try the unofficial patch.

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NightOrbit
2 months ago

Performance in Hollow Knight is rock solid on a mid-range rig. No hitching.

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