An .ipa file is the iOS application archive file format (similar to .apk on Android). When users search for a "Hollow Knight IPA", they are usually looking for one of two things:

First, the hard truth: As of 2025, Team Cherry has only officially released the game on PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Despite persistent rumors, an iPhone or iPad version has never been greenlit.

: Produced by Thicket Brewery (Чаща) , this is a 7% ABV English Porter. While not an IPA, it is the most well-documented "Hollow Knight" beer and is often discussed in craft beer circles.