Despite having a simple plot, the 2D action-adventure game Hollow Knight proved wildly successful.

Despite having a simple plot, the 2D action-adventure game Hollow Knight proved wildly successful.

More than 3 million copies have been sold by 2020. Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel, is now available to fans.

More than 3 million copies have been sold by 2020. Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel, is now available to fans.

The challenging video game Hollow Knight was probably influenced by Dark Souls.

The challenging video game Hollow Knight was probably influenced by Dark Souls.

This legendary Metroidvania game features some of the most difficult boss fights ever created.

This legendary Metroidvania game features some of the most difficult boss fights ever created.

Players control an amorphous insect-like fighter that travels across Hollownest, a kingdom that has been overrun by a paranormal illness.

Players control an amorphous insect-like fighter that travels across Hollownest, a kingdom that has been overrun by a paranormal illness.

As they travel to numerous subterranean regions and discover intriguing bits of kingdom heritage, players can acquire new skills.

As they travel to numerous subterranean regions and discover intriguing bits of kingdom heritage, players can acquire new skills.

Most individuals have now defeated Hollow Knight (or at least attempted to). They are fortunate since a sequel is coming soon.

Most individuals have now defeated Hollow Knight (or at least attempted to). They are fortunate since a sequel is coming soon.