Hauntingly authentic 8-bit visuals in true Game Boy Color style — chunky pixels and a moody palette, refined for the modern era.
Mina the Hollower
Yacht Club Games' Game Boy Color-style action-adventure — Zelda-like exploration fused with Soulslike combat and a Jake Kaufman chiptune score.
- Release
- May 29, 2026
- Price
- $19.99
- Genre
- Action-Adventure
- Length
- 20–30 hours
- 93 Metacritic 2026's best-rated
- 93 OpenCritic · Mighty 99% recommend
- 87% Steam · Very Positive 1,900+ player reviews
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What is Mina the Hollower?
Mina the Hollower is a 2026 action-adventure from Yacht Club Games — the studio behind Shovel Knight — with an original chiptune score by Jake Kaufman. You play Mina, a Hollower who burrows beneath a cursed, monster-ridden island to bring back the lightning that once kept it safe: classic top-down Zelda exploration crossed with deliberate Soulslike combat, wrapped in a hauntingly authentic Game Boy Color look. Mina the Hollower launched to universal acclaim — Metacritic 93, an IGN 10/10, and "Very Positive" reviews on Steam.
Key features of Mina the Hollower
What makes Mina the Hollower stand out — the systems and style you'll be living with for the next 20+ hours.
Modern touches everywhere: detailed animation, full widescreen visuals, and rock-solid, responsive controls.
Leap, dodge-roll, and burrow straight through the ground to battle monsters or find your way around the world.
Lash at foes with your trusty whip, the Nightstar — or pick from a whole arsenal of weapons, each one playing completely differently.
Track down a reliquary's worth of strange Sidearms and equip them to gain the upper hand in combat.
Collect and equip Trinkets for a range of exotic effects, then level Mina up to suit your own playstyle.
An electrifying chiptune soundtrack from virtuoso Jake Kaufman — the composer behind Shovel Knight.
Descend into the depths of madness in a bone-chilling yet heartwarming story inspired by Victorian gothic horror.
How to play Mina the Hollower
Stuck on a boss, or booting up your first save? Some of the best player-made how-to and tips videos for Mina the Hollower on YouTube.
Mina the Hollower system requirements
Mina the Hollower is light to run — the official specs for Windows, macOS, and SteamOS / Linux are below.
Windows
- OS *
- Windows 8 or later
- Processor
- Intel Core 4th gen (Haswell, 2013) / AMD Bulldozer (2011)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Intel HD 5000 (2013) / Radeon HD 7000 (2012) / Nvidia 900 Series (Maxwell, 2014)
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 860 MB available space
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
macOS
- OS
- macOS 11 or later
- Processor
- Apple M1 or later
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 860 MB available space
Requires an Apple processor.
SteamOS + Linux
- OS
- glibc 2.36+, 64-bit only
- Processor
- Intel Core 4th gen (Haswell, 2013) / AMD Bulldozer (2011)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Intel HD 5000 (2013) / Radeon HD 7000 (2012) / Nvidia 900 Series (Maxwell, 2014)
- Storage
- 860 MB available space
* Starting January 1, 2024, the Steam client only supports Windows 10 and later versions.
Mina the Hollower FAQ
Common questions about Mina the Hollower.
Is Mina the Hollower good — and worth buying?
Yes — Mina the Hollower launched to universal acclaim: a 93 on Metacritic (one of 2026's best-reviewed games), "Mighty" on OpenCritic, and "Very Positive" on Steam. If you like top-down, Zelda-style exploration with a Soulslike combat edge, Mina the Hollower is an easy recommendation at $19.99.
Is Mina the Hollower hard — and can I make it easier?
Mina the Hollower is Soulslike-tough but fair. If you want a gentler ride, it ships with real accessibility and difficulty modifiers: turn off bone loss so dying doesn't cost your currency, weaken bosses, add platforming assists, tweak combat, or even toggle invincibility. Heads-up — enabling some assists disables certain feats and achievements.
Which weapon should I choose at the start?
In Mina the Hollower you pick from three of the five weapons early on. Take your time — there's no permanently wrong choice, but early shops are pricey and the other weapons are tucked inside tougher dungeons, so you'll be living with your pick for a while. Go with whatever feels best to swing.
Where should I go first?
Head to Queensbury Crypt first — its northeast dungeon hides one of the best Trinkets in the game. A common order from there is Queensbury Crypt → Nox’s Bayou → Kindlewood / Septemburg → Sandfalls → Bone Beach → Astral Orrery. The in-game newspaper also points you toward the next difficulty step.
Is there fast travel?
Yes — Mina the Hollower has fast travel. Donate 10,000 bones to the train-station network and you can warp between all five major stations. One area is reachable only by train, and you’ll need to visit it for the story.
How long does it take to beat?
Mina the Hollower runs about 20–30 hours for the main story, and 30+ hours if you chase every secret, optional boss, and New Game+ run.
Is Mina the Hollower on Game Pass?
No — Mina the Hollower isn’t on PC or Xbox Game Pass. You buy it ($19.99) on Steam, GOG, Humble, the Nintendo eShop, the PlayStation Store, or the Xbox store.
Does it run well on Steam Deck?
Yes — Mina the Hollower is Steam Deck Verified and plays great on handheld. The PC version also supports Steam Cloud saves, full controller support, Remote Play, and Family Sharing.
Is there co-op or multiplayer?
No. Mina the Hollower is a single-player game — there’s no co-op or online multiplayer.
What platforms is it on, and how much does it cost?
Mina the Hollower is on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, plus PC via Steam, GOG and Humble — with native macOS and Linux builds. It’s $19.99 (£17.75 / €19,99).
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