Mina the Hollower
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.
Mina the Hollower is a pixel-art action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, creators of the acclaimed Shovel Knight series. Released on May 28, 2026, the game follows Mina, a master Hollower who must journey to a cursed island to rescue its inhabitants from a mysterious blight. Armed with her trusty whip and a growing arsenal of sub-weapons, Mina burrows through interconnected biomes, battles grotesque bosses, and uncovers the island's dark history.
Core gameplay
Mina the Hollower combines classic action-platforming with a unique burrow mechanic. Mina can dig underground to bypass obstacles, discover secret tunnels, and ambush enemies from below. Combat revolves around whip-based attacks with a sweet-spot system that rewards precise spacing. Sub-weapons — including boomerangs, daggers, flask bombs, and a grappling hook — add tactical depth and can be upgraded at vendors throughout the world.
Key features
- Six distinct biomes with interconnected burrow-tunnel shortcuts.
- Over a dozen upgradeable weapons and items with unique effects.
- Six major boss encounters with multi-phase attack patterns.
- Full Steam Achievements (25 total) and leaderboard speedrun tracking.
- Original soundtrack by Jake Kaufman (virt), composer of Shovel Knight.
- Full controller support with customizable button mapping.
System requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Mina the Hollower is available now on Steam for $19.99 with a 10% launch discount through June 4, 2026. Explore our Guides hub for combat strategies, the Features section for in-depth weapon and boss coverage, and Updates for the latest patches.
FAQ
- Is Mina the Hollower a Metroidvania?
- Yes. The game features an interconnected world with ability-gated progression, hidden upgrades, and shortcuts that loop back to earlier areas.
- Does Mina the Hollower have co-op or multiplayer?
- The base game is single-player only. Yacht Club Games has not announced any multiplayer modes at this time.
- Who composed the music for Mina the Hollower?
- Jake Kaufman (virt), the renowned composer behind Shovel Knight and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, created the original soundtrack.