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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 in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

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May 28, 2026
66 days ago
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Very Positive8,045 reviews88.5%

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About the Game

Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets.

Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music. 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!

Features

  • Hauntingly authentic 8-bit visuals in the style of Game Boy Color, refined for the modern era.

Modern touches abound: detailed animation, widescreen visuals, and rock-solid controls!

  • Leap, dodge, and burrow through the ground to battle monsters or navigate the world.

  • Lash at foes with your trusty whip, Nightstar- or choose from an arsenal of weapons, each with a totally different move set.

  • Discover and utilize a reliquary's worth of unusual Sidearms to gain the advantage in combat.

  • Collect and equip Trinkets to acquire a variety of exotic effects. Level Mina up to suit your unique playstyle.

  • Electrifying soundtrack by chiptune virtuoso, Jake Kaufman.

  • Descend into the depths of madness with a bone-chilling, yet heartwarming tale inspired by Victorian Gothic horror.

  • Explore a huge, dark world brimming with secrets, challenging battles, and interconnected level design.