Game · Medium risk
Is Hollow Knight safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Hollow Knight from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will appreciate the exploration and combat challenges in the game's vast world, encountering various insect-like creatures and bosses.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the game's deeper lore and environmental storytelling, uncovering the mysteries of Hallownest's fallen kingdom.
- 16+
- Older players will likely delve into the game's demanding optional content, such as the Godhome challenges and Path of Pain, testing their platforming and combat skills to the fullest.
Hollow Knight is a critically acclaimed 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game set in a vast, interconnected world. Players explore, fight challenging bosses, and uncover the mysteries of Hallownest.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Hollow Knight is a single-player action-adventure game focused on exploration and combat, known for its challenging difficulty and rich atmosphere. There are no online interactions, microtransactions, or social features to monitor. The primary concerns would be managing frustration with difficult sections and ensuring appropriate screen time.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Hollow Knight is 10+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Hollow Knight setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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The signals in Hollow Knight that mean it is time to step in.
Hollow Knight age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Hollow Knight?
Parentwise puts Hollow Knight at 10+. We advise Hollow Knight from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Hollow Knight?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Hollow Knight (10+). Children in this age group will appreciate the exploration and combat challenges in the game's vast world, encountering various insect-like creatures and bosses.
Can a 12 year old play Hollow Knight?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Hollow Knight (10+). Children in this age group will appreciate the exploration and combat challenges in the game's vast world, encountering various insect-like creatures and bosses.
Can a 13 year old play Hollow Knight?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Hollow Knight (10+). Teenagers may engage with the game's deeper lore and environmental storytelling, uncovering the mysteries of Hallownest's fallen kingdom.
Is Hollow Knight appropriate for kids?
Hollow Knight is a single-player action-adventure game focused on exploration and combat, known for its challenging difficulty and rich atmosphere. Parentwise rates Hollow Knight overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Hollow Knight family friendly?
Hollow Knight sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. There are no online interactions, microtransactions, or social features to monitor.
Hollow Knight parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Hollow Knight is a single-player action-adventure game focused on exploration and combat, known for its challenging difficulty and rich atmosphere. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Hollow Knight safe for kids?
We advise Hollow Knight from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). There are no online interactions, microtransactions, or social features to monitor.
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