Hollow Knight

Explore Hollow Knight, battle fierce bosses, unlock powerful abilities, discover hidden secrets, and journey through Hallownest.

OVERVIEW

Hollow Knight is an award-winning 2D action-adventure Metroidvania developed by Team Cherry. Set in the fallen kingdom of Hallownest, the game follows a silent warrior known as The Knight as they journey through a vast underground world filled with secrets, dangerous creatures, and ancient mysteries.

Combining challenging combat, rewarding exploration, and rich environmental storytelling, Hollow Knight offers an unforgettable adventure in one of the most beautifully crafted worlds in modern gaming.

Explore the Kingdom of Hallownest

Hallownest is a massive interconnected kingdom made up of diverse regions, each featuring unique environments, enemies, and hidden secrets.

During your journey, you will explore:

Ancient cities buried beneath the earth
Lush underground forests
Crystal-filled caverns
Abandoned villages and forgotten temples
Hidden passages leading to secret areas
Mysterious characters with their own stories

The world rewards curiosity, encouraging players to venture off the main path in search of upgrades, treasures, and pieces of lore.

HOW TO PLAY

Your goal is to explore Hallownest, unlock new abilities, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the truth behind the kingdom's downfall.

The adventure begins with limited movement options, but new abilities gradually expand your exploration possibilities. As you progress, you can unlock:

Dash
Wall jump
Double jump
Super dash
Powerful spells and combat techniques

Many areas remain inaccessible until specific abilities are acquired, making exploration and progression closely connected.

Controls

Action: Move — Arrow Keys / WASD
Jump — Space
Attack — X
Cast Spell — C
Focus (Heal) — Hold C
Dash — Shift
Open Inventory — I
Open Map — Tab

Combat and Survival

Combat is fast, precise, and highly skill-based. The Knight fights using a sword-like weapon called the Nail and can later learn powerful spells fueled by Soul Energy.

Success in battle depends on:

Learning enemy attack patterns
Timing attacks and dodges correctly
Managing Soul efficiently
Finding safe opportunities to heal
Using spells strategically

As the difficulty increases, mastering these mechanics becomes essential for survival.

Soul, Health, and Death

Health is represented by masks displayed on the screen.

Attacking enemies generates Soul, which can be used to:

Restore lost health
Cast offensive spells
Activate certain special abilities

When defeated, the Knight leaves behind a Shade at the location of death. Recovering the Shade restores lost resources, but dying again before reaching it may result in permanent loss of collected Geo, the game's currency.