Best settings

Hollow Knight Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • Native resolution; vsync to taste
  • Default settings are ideal
  • Controller remapping optional
  • Silksong separately when released
Target GPU (rec)Any GPU
Minimum GPUIntegrated OK
RAM4 GB recommended

FAQ — Hollow Knight performance

Does Hollow Knight run on Steam Deck?

Yes — one of the best Steam Deck games period. Verified and very light on battery.

Best settings for Hollow Knight on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.