How long is Hollow Knight?
A hand-drawn metroidvania set beneath the ruins of an insect kingdom.
Completion Times
Main Story
27hours
Critical path only — beeline to the credits.
Main + Extras
40hours
Most players' typical playthrough with side content.
Completionist
63hours
100% — every collectible, side quest, and trophy.
Game Info
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
Released
2017
Genres
Metroidvania, Indie, Soulslike
Platforms
PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
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About Hollow Knight
A hand-drawn metroidvania set beneath the ruins of an insect kingdom. Released in 2017 by Team Cherry, the game has become a notable entry in the metroidvania genre.
Most players finish the main story of Hollow Knight in around 27 hours, while a typical playthrough including side content runs about 40 hours. Completionists chasing every collectible and side quest can expect to spend closer to 63 hours with the game.
Hollow Knight is available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch.