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Hollow Knight

A hand-drawn metroidvania set in Hallownest, a vast underground kingdom of insects. Precise combat, demanding bosses and a large interconnected map reward exploration, and new abilities open up earlier areas. The world is told mostly through atmosphere rather than cutscenes. Is it your kind of game?

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92%

2,247 ratings

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96%

503,620 reviews

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you dislike getting lost or losing progress when you die.

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Platforms: Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch
Release date: February 24, 2017
Length: About 36 hours
Difficulty: 5/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Fantasy
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Hollow Knight?: About 36 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Hollow Knight on?: Hollow Knight is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch.
Does Hollow Knight have co-op?: No, Hollow Knight is single-player only.
Does Hollow Knight run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Hollow Knight cost?: $14.99 on Steam.