One of the most anticipated games of 2026 is finally here. Mina the Hollower is a new Zelda-like from the celebrated developer behind Shovel Knight. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest 2026 Game of the Year contender, including where and when you can play it â and even if you should.
What is Mina the Hollower?
Mina the Hollower is the new game from indie developer Yacht Club Games, which is best known for retro action-platformer Shovel Knight (and spinoffs Shovel Knight Dig and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon). Mina the Hollower is an action-adventure game where you control the mouse Mina, a renowned Hollower on a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. “Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music,” says Yacht Club Games in an official description. “Encounter a cast of bizarre characters, search out secrets in an array of exotic locales, and illuminate the omnipresent darkness in Mina the Hollower, a brand-new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!”
Visually, Mina the Hollower is inspired by the graphics of the Game Boy Color. The game features a story inspired by Victorian Gothic horror, and features music from Jake Kaufman (Shovel Knight, Shantae).
Mina the Hollower release date and platforms
Mina the Hollower will be released on May 29. The game is available on Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The PC versions are available on Steam, Humble, and GOG. Mina the Hollower costs $19.99 at launch.
The Steam release of Mina the Hollower supports the Steam Deck. According to its store page, Mina the Hollower is Steam Deck Verified. It also supports Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and PlayStation and Xbox console controllers on PC.
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