Does Hollow Knight: Silksong run on Linux?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong has a native Linux version on Steam, and 99% of 142 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Hollow Knight: Silksong on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 142 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Oct 1, 2026, including players who used the native version. The most recent report is from Sep 29, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 70 | 99% |
| NVIDIA | 58 | 100% |
| Intel | 12 | 100% |
Which Linux distros do Hollow Knight: Silksong 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: Silksong on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- Buy or add Hollow Knight: Silksong 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: Silksong on Linux: common questions
Does Hollow Knight: Silksong run on Linux?
Yes. Hollow Knight: Silksong has a native Linux version on Steam, and 99% of 142 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Hollow Knight: Silksong work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Hollow Knight: Silksong “Verified” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Hollow Knight: Silksong run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 99% of 142 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 82% said it worked without any tweaks.