PlayStation 4
Hollow Knight
窟窿騎士
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Yes. shadPS4's official list rates the PS4 version playable on Windows (v0.18.0, game v1.06). The PS5 Voidheart Edition is playable on PS5 emulators too: SharpEmu runs it at 60fps on an RTX 5060 Ti, and KytyPS5 (Linux) and AnyPS5 (Windows) are also around 60fps.
Settings & known issues
- A KytyPS5 user on Windows played two hours with no graphics or audio problems, but quitting mid-game doesn't save.
- KytyPS5 on Linux has occasional audio crackling.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | SharpEmu 5052fae | Playable | 60fps · AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6-Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16gb) · PS5 version. SharpEmu compatibility list: PPSA34971, game v1.000.002 | sharpemu.app 2026-10-14 |
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.18.0 | Playable | i9 275HX / RTX 5080 · Official compatibility list: CUSA13632, game v1.06 | github.com 2026-10-02 |
| Windows | KytyPS5 KytyPS5-2026-10-12-df5b9b9 | In-game | Intel core i5 10400f / NVIDIA gforce 1660 super / 16 go DDR4 · PS5 version. KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA34971 (this list counts playable as in-game) | kytyps5.github.io 2026-10-13 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | KytyPS5 Linux build from source — com… | Playable | ~60fps · Intel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90 GHz / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti — NVIDIA driver 615.78.08 (K… · PS5 version. KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA34971 (this list counts playable as in-game) | kytyps5.github.io 2026-10-17 |
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Game info
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Publisher
- Team Cherry Pty Ltd
- Released
- 2018-09-25
- Genre
- Metroidvania / Platformer
- Title ID
- CUSA13632
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Hollow Knight on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with SharpEmu, 60fps (report from 2026-10-14). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Hollow Knight on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hollow Knight on Mac yet.
Can I play Hollow Knight on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hollow Knight on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Hollow Knight on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hollow Knight on Android yet.
Where can I find the Hollow Knight game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA13632. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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