| Deck rating | Steam Deck Verified |
|---|---|
| What to expect | Perfect Verified Metroidvania — battery-friendly and crisp at native Deck resolution. |
| Recommended PC GPU | Any GPU |
Suggested approach on Steam Deck
- Native resolution; vsync to taste
- Default settings are ideal
- Controller remapping optional
- Use a 30 or 40 FPS refresh cap for battery and thermals when needed.
FAQ — Hollow Knight on Steam Deck
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.