Hollow Knight PC Requirements and Evetech Tier Guide

Quick Answer

Hollow Knight needs almost no GPU: it runs at well over 100 fps on any modern PC or laptop, including integrated graphics, because it is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania. You do not need a gaming PC for Hollow Knight; an entry R8,000-R12,000 build or a budget laptop maxes it easily. Save your budget for heavier games or a quality monitor instead.

Hollow Knight Runs On Anything

Hollow Knight's beautiful hand-drawn 2D art is extremely light on hardware. The official minimum is modest, asking for little more than a dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM and basic integrated graphics. Any recent laptop, the Steam Deck, or an entry desktop runs it at high frame rates. This is the opposite of a demanding 3D title, so there is no need to size a PC around it.

Where To Spend Instead

If you are building a PC and Hollow Knight is on your list, do not let it dictate the spec. A modest setup covers it fully, so put budget toward heavier games you also play, a sharp 144Hz monitor for the fluid platforming, or a comfortable setup for long sessions. An entry Evetech build runs Hollow Knight and far more demanding titles too.

A Versatile All-Round Build

For a buyer who plays Hollow Knight plus mainstream titles, a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060 (around R15,000) runs everything from 2D indies to AAA games at 1080p high. Hollow Knight will never be the limiting factor on a build like this.

FAQ

What PC do I need for Hollow Knight?

Almost any. Hollow Knight runs at well over 100 fps on integrated graphics, basic laptops and the Steam Deck. No dedicated gaming PC is required for this 2D game.

Can I play Hollow Knight on a laptop?

Yes. Even a basic study laptop runs it smoothly at high frame rates. Its minimal requirements mean hardware is never a barrier to playing it.

Should I build a PC just for Hollow Knight?

No. Size your PC around the heaviest games you play, since Hollow Knight runs on anything. A versatile mainstream build covers it and far more demanding titles.