Mina the Hollower

Developer / Publisher: Yacht Club Games

May 29, 2026

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
isometric
top down

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel
Has Hub
Has Overworld

Combat

contact damage
corpse run

Features

accessibility
difficulty options
equipment
leveling
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy
gothic
mining

Sub-Genre

Souls-like
MV Lite / Adjacent
Zelda-like

Summary

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- GOG
- Humble
Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S

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