Hollow Knight: Silksong — Is It Worth Playing?

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong!

Sep 2025+451 followers/wkPlatformerby Team Cherry$14.99
Quick verdict Hollow Knight: Silksong holds 93% positive across 150,299 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Platformer games like Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, it's an easy one to check out.

About Hollow Knight: Silksong

Become the Princess Knight As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past. Game Features Discover the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom! Explore mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world. Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a huge suite of deadly moves as you dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat. Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to vanquish your enemies and explore new heights. Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts and solve ancient mysteries to grant the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom’s hope. Face over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, monsters and knights. Defeat them all with bravery and skill! Vanquish over 40 legendary bosses! Battle fabled heroes and fallen kings in epic combat to decide the kingdom's fate. Challenge Steel Soul mode! Once you conquer the kingdom, test your skills in a new mode that presents a more formidable challenge. Experience a stunning orchestral score! Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.

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Key Stats

Followers
600,002
Followers / week
+451
24h peak players
11,347
Steam reviews
93% · 150,299
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Team Cherry
Release
Sep 2025
Price
$14.99

Should You Play Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Who it's for: fans of Platformer games like Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.

Become the Princess Knight As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past. Game Features Discover the fallen insect kingdom of …

Hollow Knight: Silksong is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · 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: 8 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · 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: 8 GB available space

Hollow Knight: Silksong — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Hollow Knight: Silksong release?
Hollow Knight: Silksong released on Sep 2025 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a Platformer game. Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong!
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong multiplayer or co-op?
No — Hollow Knight: Silksong is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam Deck or consoles?
Hollow Knight: Silksong runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Hollow Knight: Silksong cost?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is priced at $14.99 on Steam.
What are Hollow Knight: Silksong's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Hollow Knight: Silksong holds 93% positive across 150,299 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is developed by Team Cherry.
What games is Hollow Knight: Silksong similar to?
Hollow Knight: Silksong sits alongside Platformer games such as Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
What platforms is Hollow Knight: Silksong on?
Hollow Knight: Silksong is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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