Jar 01 · Metroidvania · Team Cherry, 2017
Hollow Knight
A small knight explores a vast, ruined insect kingdom underground. Hand-drawn, haunting and full of secrets.
Edition reviewed: Hollow Knight (2017).
Official artwork © Team CherryWhat you do
Explore a huge interconnected map, fight demanding bosses, find new abilities that open old paths and buy maps from a cartographer.
Who it suits
Players who love exploring and do not mind a challenge. One of the best-value games ever made.
01Arrival
You arrive at a quiet town above a forgotten kingdom. Within an hour you are lost in Forgotten Crossroads, and loving it.
02Deeper in
Every new ability opens a door you passed hours ago. The bosses are tough but fair, and the world keeps surprising you.
03Safe places to stop
Benches are frequent and save everything. Head for one when your timer reminds you.
Why it works
- A huge, beautiful world
- Excellent combat
- Free expansions included
Watch out for
- Easy to get lost
- Some brutal optional bosses
The score
Overall 4.9 out of 5 · Lush · how we score
Our verdict
A modern classic of exploration. Sit on a bench, then put it down.
Written by the Moss Byte desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.