One of the Greatest Indie Games of All Time Released 9 Years Ago Today

Team Cherry launched Hollow Knight nearly a decade ago, on February 24th, 2017. This beautifully hand-drawn adventure game quickly became a hit, helping to popularize the Metroidvania style and proving the potential of indie development. Players loved its difficult but rewarding gameplay, immersive atmosphere, rich story, and stunning artwork. As a fan of both bugs and platforming games, it felt like a dream come true. And I wasn’t the only one—the game built a massive following and created huge excitement for its upcoming sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong.








