Dive into the hauntingly beautiful and challenging world of Hollow Knight, an indie masterpiece that has captivated gamers with its intricate gameplay and evocative artistry. Hollow Knight and the Steam Deck are a match made in Godhome, offering gamers the opportunity to experience this mesmerizing adventure on the go. In this guide, we’ll unlock the secrets to achieving the most immersive and seamless gameplay experience by tailoring the best settings for your Steam Deck, ensuring that Hollow Knight’s magic shines even brighter in the palm of your hand.
Hollow Knight Best Steam Deck Settings
| Compatibility Settings | |
|---|---|
| Proton Version | Experimental |
The Linux runtime of Hollow Knight unfortunately exhibits visual artifacting and sound stuttering issues. To address these concerns, consider switching to the Proton Experimental mode to play the Windows version, which generally offers improved performance and a smoother gaming experience across the board.
Battery Saving Settings (Native@60fps | ~4h30m)
Hollow Knight is not a demanding game (there’s a great mobile port of the game) and there are no in-game graphics options to change, but by setting the Steam Deck’s TDP Limit to 4, we get a full 60 frames per second and up to 4.5 hours of battery life.
| Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings | |
|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Framerate Limit | 60 |
| Allow Tearing | On |
| Half Rate Shading | Off |
| Thermal Power (TDP) Limit | On |
| Watts | 4 |
| Manual GPU Clock Control | Off |
| Scaling Filter | Linear |