Hollow Knight revenue · 2026
How much does Hollow Knight make?
Hollow Knight makes 15M+ copies sold, according to figures self-reported by its maker Ari Gibson (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-22).
How much does Ari Gibson make?
Hollow Knight is one of 2 products by Ari Gibson.
Ari Gibson has not shared a total revenue figure.
Hollow Knight is also listed on the profile of William Pellen.
- How much does Hollow Knight: Silksong make?7M+ copies sold (Dec 2025)
Hollow Knight vs other indie game makers products by revenue
3 indie game makers products report a comparable monthly figure; Hollow Knight's figure can't be converted to a monthly number, so it isn't ranked.
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$700K gross in first 4 months on Steam | $175K | average over the first 4 months | |
| 2 | $1M+ in first six months | $167K+ | average over the first 6 months | |
| 3 | $44K/mo | $44K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in indie game makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: Schedule I: ~8.2M copies, ~$126M gross by May 2025 (Alinea Analytics estimate); RollerCoaster Tycoon: ~$30M royalties to Sawyer by 2005 (reported); Five Nights at Freddy's: ~$26M earned in first two years (court records); Geometry Dash: ~$21M mobile revenue by 2018 (Sensor Tower est.); The Witness: $5M+ gross in first week; Braid: $4M+ lifetime by 2014; Nuclear Throne: $1M+ during early access; Hyper Light Drifter: $640K+ raised on Kickstarter; Pinstripe: $106,729 raised on Kickstarter; Flappy Bird: ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014).
More about Hollow Knight and Ari Gibson
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Hollow Knight revenue FAQ
How much does Hollow Knight make?
Hollow Knight makes 15M+ copies sold, according to figures self-reported by its maker Ari Gibson (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-22).
Is Hollow Knight's revenue verified?
No. The 15M+ copies sold figure is self-reported by Ari Gibson and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Hollow Knight does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
Who owns Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight was built by Ari Gibson and William Pellen and launched in 2017.