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Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

AppID: 1030300
Developer: Team Cherry
Publisher: Team Cherry
Sep 4, 2025

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

6.7M

Total Reviews

192.3K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$48,476,493

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$134,527,303
Regional Pricing (15%)-$20,179,095
Discounts (25%)-$28,587,052
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,288,058
Steam Fee (30%)-$24,441,929
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,554,675
Net Revenue (Est.)$48,476,493

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: Silksong generated?

Since its release, Hollow Knight: Silksong is estimated to have generated approximately $134,527,303 in gross revenue on Steam as of Sep 15, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $48,476,493.

How many copies has Hollow Knight: Silksong sold?

We estimate Hollow Knight: Silksong has sold approximately 6.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Sep 15, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $134,527,303 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Hollow Knight: Silksong use?

Hollow Knight: Silksong was developed using the Unity game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Hollow Knight: Silksong?

The estimated development cost for Hollow Knight: Silksong was around $10-15 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Hollow Knight: Silksong?

The development team size for Hollow Knight: Silksong varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 15 core developers - Early development (2019)
  • Around 20–25 developers - Mid-development (2021)
  • Estimated 25–30 developers - 2023–2024

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
81% Positive 19% Negative

Positive

155.3K

Negative

37.0K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity

Production Cost

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Development 2017-2024)

$10-15 million

Team Size

Early development (2019)

Approximately 15 core developers

Mid-development (2021)

Around 20–25 developers

2023–2024

Estimated 25–30 developers

Last updated: Sep 15, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 192.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 6.7M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $134,527,303

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$20,179,095
Discounts (25%) -$28,587,052
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$4,288,058
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$24,441,929
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$8,554,675
Net Revenue $48,476,493

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 155.3K (81%)
Negative Reviews 37.0K (19%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 192.3K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 81%

Game Details

Full Name

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Steam App ID

1030300

Type

Game

Developers

Team Cherry

Publishers

Team Cherry

Release Date

Sep 4, 2025

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Development 2017-2024)

$10-15 million

Team Size

Early development (2019)

Approximately 15 core developers

Mid-development (2021)

Around 20–25 developers

2023–2024

Estimated 25–30 developers