Does Hollow Knight run on Linux?
by Team Cherry
- 98% of 87 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Games
Yes. Hollow Knight has a native Linux version on Steam, and 98% of 87 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Hollow Knight on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 87 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026, including players who used the native version. The most recent report is from Nov 1, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 54 | 96% |
| NVIDIA | 27 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Hollow Knight players use?
The distros named most often in the last year’s reports. They show what people actually play on, not which distro is best.
How to play Hollow Knight on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Hollow Knight and install it: Steam downloads the native Linux version.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Hollow Knight on Linux: common questions
Does Hollow Knight run on Linux?
Yes. Hollow Knight has a native Linux version on Steam, and 98% of 87 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Hollow Knight work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Hollow Knight “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Hollow Knight run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 98% of 87 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 89% said it worked without any tweaks.