Hollow Knight: Silksong

Developer: Team Cherry
Released: Sep 4, 2025
Steam reviews: 90% of players recommend it, from 424,718 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: ActionAdventureIndie

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On Linux, Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Frame

Native LinuxDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteam Frame: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

Ships a native Linux build on Steam — no Proton needed. Valve rates it Deck Verified.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve rates it Verified on Steam Frame. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Camera Comfort
Gamepad Recommended
Keyboard Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
Italian · full audio
German · full audio
Spanish - Spain · full audio
Japanese · full audio
Korean · full audio
Portuguese - Brazil · full audio
Russian · full audio
Simplified Chinese · full audio
Traditional Chinese · full audio

Steam lists 11 languages, 11 with full audio.

Age rating & content

DEJUS 6 · Violência fantasiosaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 13 · KekerasanThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Become the Princess Knight

As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.

Game Features

Discover the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom! Explore mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world.
Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a huge suite of deadly moves as you dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.
Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to vanquish your enemies and explore new heights.
Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts and solve ancient mysteries to grant the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom’s hope.
Face over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, monsters and knights. Defeat them all with bravery and skill!
Vanquish over 40 legendary bosses! Battle fabled heroes and fallen kings in epic combat to decide the kingdom's fate.
Challenge Steel Soul mode! Once you conquer the kingdom, test your skills in a new mode that presents a more formidable challenge.
Experience a stunning orchestral score! Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.