Can you play Hollow Knight on Mac?
Yes. Hollow Knight has a Mac version, so Sommelier installs that one: no Wine, no setup.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Hollow Knight is rated “Works”
The developers ship Hollow Knight for Mac. When you install it through Sommelier, the Mac build goes in instead of the Windows one, so there is no Windows layer in between and nothing to translate while you play.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionYes, native
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- Windows build usesDirectX 10
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run Hollow Knight?
| How it runs | Native Mac build No Wine involved. |
|---|---|
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 9 GB |
Where to get Hollow Knight
- Steam
- DeveloperTeam Cherry
- Released2017
- Download size9 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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EnshroudedQuestions about Hollow Knight on Mac
Do I need Windows to play Hollow Knight on Mac?
No. Sommelier installs the Mac version of the game, so Windows is not involved at all.
Does online play work in Hollow Knight on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for Hollow Knight, so nothing of that kind is known to stand in the way. Whether a given online feature works also depends on the game’s own servers.
Does Hollow Knight run on an Intel Mac?
It depends on how the developer built the Mac version. Sommelier checks that before you install and tells you.
Can I use a controller with Hollow Knight on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Hollow Knight has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Hollow Knight on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.