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Hollow Knight

Deck VerifiedActionAdventureIndieFeb 24, 2017Team Cherry
Fully offline

GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection.

The GOG version is DRM-free and runs without any launcher or internet connection once installed. The Steam version needs the Steam client and one online launch before Steam's offline mode works.

The headline status and price are for the GOG version. See the table below for each store.

Buy on GOG $14.99Buy on Steam $14.99

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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Offline details by store

StoreStore flagsOffline statusWhat that meansSource
GOGDRM-free installers Fully offline GOG sells this as a DRM-free installer, so once it is downloaded it needs no launcher and no internet connection. GOG product page
SteamNone listed Online once to activate Steam lists no extra DRM or account for this game. Install and sign in to Steam while online once, then switch Steam to Offline Mode. Steam store page

Statuses are read from each store's own information, not tested by us, and can change with patches. Check the store page before you buy. How we decide. Steam Deck rating from Valve's compatibility report.

Last data refresh: October 26, 2026.

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