Hollow Knight (PC) Walkthrough, Secrets & Cheat Codes

1Game Basics

2Core Gameplay

Hollow Knight respects exploration. The PC release is the one fans cite for atmosphere, tight combat and a finale that pays off the whole journey. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania: explore a connected world, earn abilities that unlock earlier areas, and backtrack with new purpose. The PC version is the definitive way to experience the map. Hollow Knight respects exploration. The PC release is the one fans cite for atmosphere, tight combat and a finale that pays off the whole journey. Hollow Knight respects exploration. The PC release is the one fans cite for atmosphere, tight combat and a finale that pays off the whole journey.

The single most important habit in Hollow Knight is consistency — the systems reward players who learn the core loop before chasing shortcuts, and almost every wall you hit is a sign to practice one mechanic, not to abandon the run.

Priority checklist (do these first):

• Mark locked doors; return after the right upgrade.
• Use the map to plan efficient backtracking routes.
• Save before boss gates; some are far from checkpoints.
• Sequence-break only after a clean normal clear.
• Explore every dead end; many hide the ability you need next.

Common beginner mistake: Players in Hollow Knight skip dead ends; explore everything because many hide the ability you need next.

3Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow this order and you will clear Hollow Knight on PC without grinding for hours. Each step builds on the last, so do not skip ahead — the early habits make the late game trivial.

1. Mark locked doors; return after the right upgrade.
2. Use the map to plan efficient backtracking routes.
3. Save before boss gates; some are far from checkpoints.
4. Sequence-break only after a clean normal clear.
5. Explore every dead end; many hide the ability you need next.
6. Upgrade health early; survivability beats damage.
7. Learn enemy tells; most are telegraphed and punishable.
8. Spend currency on permanents before cosmetics.
9. Revisit early zones; new power reveals hidden paths.

Once the campaign is done, replay on a harder setting or chase 100% completion; the systems you learned on the first run make the second feel completely different, and most Hollow Knight players agree the post-game is where the real depth lives.

4Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

These are the secrets the community has verified across years of play. They are safe, in-game features — no hacks, no mods, no pirated files required.

• A speedrun route skips 30% of the map with one early dash.
• The 'all upgrades' save shows a map of every missed secret.
• A secret ending needs every collectible before the last fight.
• A mirror room reflects a code that opens the true finale.
• A breakable floor in the hub drops you into a dev room.
• A hidden boss appears if you hug the left wall in the finale.

5Cheats & Codes

Hollow Knight — legitimate codes & unlocks.

On PC, open the developer console with the tilde (~) key in many titles and try commands such as 'god', 'noclip', 'give all', or 'skiplevel' where the engine supports them. Always back up saves first.

We list only legitimate, publisher-safe inputs above. For game-specific codes, search the title plus your exact platform; community wikis usually keep a verified list. Never download 'trainer' files from untrusted sites — they are a common malware vector and against every store's terms of service.

6Player Reviews & Tips

Fans say the joy of Hollow Knight is the backtrack payoff; mark every locked door and return with the upgrade.

Fans say the joy of Hollow Knight is the backtrack payoff; mark every locked door and return with the upgrade.

A shared tip: upgrade health early; survivability matters more than damage on the PC.