Official specs from Steam
Hollow Knight system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| Note | 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 | 9 GB available space |
Recommended
| Note | 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 | 9 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | Big Sur 11 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs |
| Storage | 9 GB available space |
macOS recommended
| OS | Big Sur 11 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5, Apple M1 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs, Apple M1 |
| Storage | 9 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Hollow Knight?
Minimum: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB). Recommended: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB).
How much RAM does Hollow Knight need?
Hollow Knight needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight requires 9 GB available space.
Does Hollow Knight run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.