Is Hollow Knight available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Hollow Knight runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
Hollow Knight Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 87 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~27 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Metroidvania |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Last verified | Jul 27, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Hollow Knight run on your Mac?
Yes, it runs natively
Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Hollow Knight
| OS | Big Sur 11 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs |
| Storage | 9 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Hollow Knight should run.
How to play Hollow Knight on Mac
Good news: Hollow Knight has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. Hollow Knight is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
- Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
- Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.
Common questions about Hollow Knight on Mac
Is Hollow Knight available on Mac?
Yes. Hollow Knight runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play Hollow Knight on Mac?
Good news: Hollow Knight has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does Hollow Knight take to beat?
Hollow Knight takes about 27 hours to beat (main story).
What is Hollow Knight's Metacritic score?
Hollow Knight has a Metacritic score of 87.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight lists a minimum of macOS Big Sur 11 or newer, Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
