Can I run Hollow Knight?
Official Hollow Knight system requirements, player reports on Hollow Knight performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)
- DirectX
- Version 10
- Storage
- 9 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-3470
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
- DirectX
- Version 10
- Storage
- 9 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What players say about performance
Most reviews indicate that Hollow Knight runs smoothly or performs well on gaming hardware, with some occasional performance issues. Overall, the game is generally optimized and playable without major problems.
Drawn from 9 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Occasional FPS drops and hitches
- Long loading times between rooms in some cases
- Controller connection issues requiring restarts
- Performance drops during specific actions like jumping into water
What runs it well
- Well optimized and smooth on most hardware
- Steady 60FPS with no freezes on GTX 970 and i7-5820K
Steam Deck
The game performs extremely well on Steam Deck, making it a great fit for handheld gaming.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.