Beneath the vanishing city of Dirtmouth sleeps an ancient, ruined kingdom. Many are drawn beneath the surface, seeking riches, glory, or answers to old secrets. Hollow Knight is a classic action platform game set in a vast, interconnected world. Explore winding caves, ancient cities, and deadly deserts; fight polluted creatures and make friends with strange insects; and unravel the old mysteries in the heart of the kingdom. Game features Classic side-scrolling action with all the modern additions. Finely tuned 2D controls. Dodge, ram, and cut through even the deadliest enemies. Explore a vast, interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilderness, and ruined cities. Chart your own path! The world of Hallownest is vast and open. Choose the paths you choose, the opponents you confront, and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength, and speed. Fly to new heights on ethereal wings. Jump forward at lightning speed. Blow up your enemies with a fiery Soul! Equip yourself with talismans! Ancient relics that offer strange new powers and abilities. Choose your favorites and make your trip special! A huge cast of cute and creepy characters who have been resurrected with traditional frame-by-frame 2D animation. Over 130 opponents! 30 epic bosses! Face wild beasts and defeat ancient knights on your journey through the kingdom. Find every last twisted enemy and add them to your Hunter's Journal! Jump into minds with Dream Nail. Discover a completely different side of the characters you'll meet and the enemies you'll encounter. Beautiful landscapes painted, with extravagant parallax, give a unique sense of depth to the world sideways. Map out your journey with extensive mapping tools. Purchase compasses, pens, maps, and pins to strengthen your understanding of Hollow Knight's many curly landscapes. Terrifying, intimate music accompanies the player on his journey, composed by Christopher Larkin. Music echoes the majesty and sadness of a ruined civilization. Complete Hollow Knight to unlock Steel Soul Mode, the ultimate challenge!