The same people who brought you Shovel Knight are nearing completion on Mina the Hollower. This long-awaited game is crafted in the same 8-bit pixel art style as Shovel Knight, but with an all-new story and gameplay mechanics. If this interests you, here’s everything you need to know about Mina the Hollower.
When is the release date for Mina the Hollower?
Currently, Mina the Hollower only has a release window of 2026. Specifically, around spring 2026, after a delay from its original October 2025 release date.
What platforms will Mina the Hollower be available on?
Mina the Hollower will be available to play on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
What is the price of Mina the Hollower?
For now, we don’t have a confirmed price for Mina the Hollower. Based on past titles and similar games, you should expect Mina the Hollower to cost around $20-40 USD.
Is Mina the Hollower a metroidvania?
Although it’s not a true metroidvania, Mina the Hollower is a top-down action-adventure game with metroidvania elements. You can even compare its exploration to old The Legend of Zelda games, while its combat is more similar to a Soulslike.
Why was Mina the Hollower delayed?
The developers made the tough but necessary decision to delay the game from its original October 31 release date so they could have more time to polish and balance the game. Knowing that this has given the team a few extra months of polishing, it was likely crucial for the game’s success.
What is the story and gameplay of Mina the Hollower?
In Mina the Hollower, you play as a mouse named Mina who must rescue a cursed island riddled with monsters. This 8-bit pixelated world is filled with difficult bosses, a colorful cast of characters, and an array of secrets to discover.
Players will have an arsenal of weapons to play around with, as well as Trinkets to collect that give off unique effects. The game is wrapped up nicely by an MSX-style soundtrack that makes you feel like you’re playing a modern-day Game Boy Color game.
Mina the Hollower isn’t the only game releasing this spring. You should also learn more about the game Mixtape, which will be released around the same time.
