Yacht Club Games, known for the Shovel Knight series, will release Mina the Hollower on May 29, 2026 worldwide at a price of $20 USD or £17.75 GBP [1].
Mina the Hollower is a top-down action-adventure game influenced by classic Zelda titles like Link’s Awakening and Oracle, with additional elements from Castlevania and Souls-like combat mechanics [2, 3, 1]. IGN said, "Mina uses Zelda games like Link’s Awakening and the Oracle duo as a foundation for a much deeper, more modern take on a top-down action-RPG" [3].
Players navigate the expansive open world as Mina, a mouse-like character who can jump and burrow underground to explore and fight enemies [2, 3, 1]. The game features a sprawling map with no mandatory path, allowing players to attempt four initial dungeons in any order [3].
Combat is challenging and strategic, requiring players to use a variety of weapons and unique subweapons to survive intense fights [3, 1]. PC Gamer praised it as "a gloriously gothic combination of ferocious combat and beautiful scenery, with enough secrets and modifiers to keep the game fresh and fun for a very long time" [1].
The visual style mimics Game Boy Color games with pixel art and gothic-inspired environments [3, 1]. The story centers on Mina restoring six spark generators on Tenebrous Isle, which provide electricity but have sinister effects tied to a climate change allegory [2].
Players must carefully explore this richly detailed retro world, uncovering secrets and upgrades that enhance Mina’s abilities [2, 1]. Ars Technica called Mina the Hollower "an instant contender for one of the best games of 2026" [2].
The game launches globally tomorrow, May 29, with versions available in English only at release [1].
