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Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

AppID: 367520
Developer: Team Cherry
Publisher: Team Cherry
Feb 24, 2017

Current Price

$7.49

Estimated Owners

15.2M

Total Reviews

433.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$40,970,670

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$113,697,863
Regional Pricing (15%)-$17,054,679
Discounts (25%)-$24,160,796
Est. Refunds (5%)-$3,624,119
Steam Fee (30%)-$20,657,480
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$7,230,118
Net Revenue (Est.)$40,970,670

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Hollow Knight generated?

Since its release, Hollow Knight is estimated to have generated approximately $113,697,863 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $40,970,670.

How many copies has Hollow Knight sold?

We estimate Hollow Knight has sold approximately 15.2M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $113,697,863 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Hollow Knight use?

Hollow Knight was developed using the Unity 5 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Hollow Knight?

The estimated development cost for Hollow Knight was around $57,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Hollow Knight?

The development team size for Hollow Knight varied throughout development:

  • 3 core developers - 2014-2017 (Development period)
  • Approximately 10-15 people including contractors - 2017 (Post-release support)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
97% Positive 3% Negative

Positive

420.8K

Negative

12.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 5

Production Cost

Hollow Knight (2017)

$57,000

Team Size

2014-2017 (Development period)

3 core developers

2017 (Post-release support)

Approximately 10-15 people including contractors

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 433.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 15.2M
Current price (USD) $7.49
Gross Revenue $113,697,863

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$17,054,679
Discounts (25%) -$24,160,796
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$3,624,119
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$20,657,480
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$7,230,118
Net Revenue $40,970,670

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 420.8K (97%)
Negative Reviews 12.9K (3%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 433.7K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 97%

Game Details

Full Name

Hollow Knight

Steam App ID

367520

Type

Game

Developers

Team Cherry

Publishers

Team Cherry

Release Date

Feb 24, 2017

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 5

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10

Production Cost

Hollow Knight (2017)

$57,000

Team Size

2014-2017 (Development period)

3 core developers

2017 (Post-release support)

Approximately 10-15 people including contractors