Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is a 2D action-adventure game that puts you in the role of a knight exploring the ruined kingdom of Hallownest. Your goal is to defeat enemies, uncover secrets, and save the kingdom!

Explore the free-form gameplay of Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight takes you on a dark yet enchanting journey through the once-bright kingdom of Hallownest, now ravaged by the "Infection." The gameplay encourages freedom, allowing you to choose your path, explore forks in the road, and shape your destiny. With its beautiful hand-drawn 2D graphics and haunting soundtrack, Hollow Knight offers an experience that is both dramatic and profound.

You control the Knight, a small but brave warrior, exploring winding caves, ruined cities, and desolate forests.

Each area is filled with traps, ferocious enemies, and ancient secrets. Your task is to fight over 130 types of enemies and 30 giant bosses, using new combat skills, magic, and abilities to progress further.

Who published Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight was released by Team Cherry on February 25, 2017, offering a unique and engaging adventure world, now available for free on Taproad.io from September 17, 2025.

Master the basic controls

• Move: Use the WASD keys or arrow keys to navigate the Knight through complex terrain.
• Attack and dodge: Press J or K to attack, K or X to jump, and Shift or E to dash, helping you overcome traps and enemies.
• Use skills: Press I or C to cast magic, and L or V to heal when safe.

Explore the kingdom of Hallownest

Hallownest was once a peaceful kingdom where creatures lived together in harmony. Suddenly, one day, a mysterious "Contagion" spreads, robbing the light and turning creatures into ferocious, hollow entities. Darkness envelops the land, causing despair to spread throughout. The brave knight sets out to confront the corrupted enemy to bring balance to this land.

Begin your journey through the caves, forests, and ancient cities of Hallownest by entering Hollow Knight.

Gathering Powers: Pick up Charms and upgrade skills such as dashing, jumping high, or casting powerful magic attacks.

Encountering Bosses: Prepare your skills to fight powerful bosses, requiring concentration and clever strategy.

Using the Map: Buy compasses, quills, and pins to redraw the map, helping you navigate the vast world of Hollow Knight.

Uncovering Secrets: Search for hidden passages and interact with strange characters to uncover the kingdom's deep story.

Gameplay Tips

• Observe the enemy: Each enemy has its own attack pattern; observe and find a safe time to attack.
• Resource Management: Heal only when in a safe position, as this takes time and costs energy.
• Explore thoroughly: Don't rush; hidden areas often contain important enchantments or upgrades.
• Test the enchantments: Combine different enchantments to find the right skill set for your playstyle.

Final Thoughts

Hollow Knight is a 2D adventure masterpiece that immerses you in the mysterious and challenging world of Hallownest. Visit Taproad.io, pick up your sword, and save the kingdom! If you love the thrill of Hollow Knight, try Hotline Miami—another fast-paced action game from Taproad that will challenge your reflexes!