Hollow Knight
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- FX-4300
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050 · Core i5-3470
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~92 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~85 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Release
- Feb 24, 2017
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Publisher
- Team Cherry
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerSouls-likeDifficultGreat Soundtrack2DIndieSingleplayerExplorationAtmospheric
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What you need for Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-10100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hollow Knight →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92 | 65 | 39 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 194 | 136 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 212 | 149 | 89 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 268 | 187 | 112 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 272 | 191 | 114 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 223 | 134 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 281 | 169 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 188 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 262 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Hollow Knight system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 9 GB | 9 GB |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
Source: Steam.
Hollow Knight on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 85 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 70 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 81 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 63
- Metacritic
- 87
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Patch Version 1.5.12620 Now LivePatch2026-03-27
- Patch Version 1.5.12459 Now LivePatch2026-02-05
- Cross-platform Cloud SavesPatch2022-08-11
- Update notes for v1.5.78.11833Patch2021-10-21
- Update notes for v1.5.75.11827Patch2021-06-28
- Update notes for v1.5.72.11824Patch2021-06-25
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hollow Knight run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Hollow Knight's recommended spec. We estimate ~92 fps at 1080p high (range 65–120, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~65 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hollow Knight run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Hollow Knight Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~85 fps on the ultra preset (range 60–111, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hollow Knight at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~65 fps (range 45–84, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9050 4GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hollow Knight by brand.
Can I run Hollow Knight on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~74 fps (range 52–96, low confidence, ±30%). Hollow Knight on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Hollow Knight need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Hollow Knight. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Hollow Knight take?
Hollow Knight needs 9 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer.