Draw your Nail for Hollow Knight, Team Cherry’s 2017 indie gem that stormed PC on February 24, 2017, before carving its way to Switch, PS4, and Xbox One in 2018. This isn’t just a game—it’s a haunting Metroidvania odyssey where you, the Knight, a tiny bug with a big blade, explore the fallen kingdom of Hallownest to unravel its cursed secrets. With over 3 million copies sold by 2020 and a legacy as an indie GOAT, Hollow Knight is a dark, dazzling descent that’ll grip you tight!
Dash, slash, and pogo off foes with tight, souls-like combat—wield charms like Quick Focus or Soul Catcher to tweak your style, facing husks, mantises, and bosses like the Mantis Lords or Hollow Knight himself. Unlock Monarch Wings, Crystal Heart, and Shade Cloak to backtrack through a sprawling, hand-drawn map—Dirtmouth’s quiet, Greenpath’s lush, Deepnest’s dread—each zone a puzzle of platforms and peril. Free updates—Hidden Dreams, The Grimm Troupe, Godmaster—stack new fights, like Nightmare King Grimm, and the brutal Godhome gauntlet, pushing skills to the edge. Die? Lose your Geo and chase your Shade—every death’s a lesson.
The vibe? Gothic whimsy meets eerie beauty—think inky caverns, glowing fungi, and Christopher Larkin’s OST that weaves melancholy into every swing. The story’s a cryptic crawl—piece together the Infection, the Pale King’s fall, and your role through lore tablets and bug chatter. Solo only, but replayability soars—Steel Soul mode kills you for good, and Silksong hype lingers in 2025. Critics (87 on Metacritic) and fans worship its depth—Voidheart Edition bundles it all. Hollow Knight dares you to conquer the abyss—sharpen your Nail and dive in!