Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong

AppID: 1030300
Team Cherry
Team Cherry
Sep 4, 2025

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

6.7M

Total Reviews

192.3K

Net Revenue

$48,476,493

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

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

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

Genres

ActionAdventureIndie

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