Mina the Hollower
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Shovel Knight 3D is "close to being showable," but after Mina the Hollower's explosive success the devs aren't sure if they'll "commit to it"
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Steam NewsShovel Knight 3D is "close to being showable," but after Mina the Hollower's explosive success the devs aren't sure if they'll "commit to it"
Yacht Club Games said in a recent Reddit AMA that it's still deciding on what its next game will be
GamesRadar
Someone Has Found A Secret Bad Ending To Mina The Hollower
You feel your sins crawling on your back
Kotaku3D Shovel Knight game still in development
The Shovel Knight IP is still striving for a jump to 3D, and the project hasn't been stalled in the wake of Mina the Hollower. Source
Niche Gamer
Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party downturn, and could a UK social media ban impact games? - Patch Notes #55
Plus: Atari acquires Hipster Whale and Mina the Hollower hits 300,000 sales.
Game Developer
How to get to Bone Beach - Mina the Hollower
The Bone Beach location is a tough place to reach in Mina the Hollower, but with one Spark Generator under your belt, you can get there if you know how.
Shacknews
Yacht Club Games Teases Some "Very Secret Things" In Mina The Hollower
But some playthroughs are missing up to "50 percent of the game". Yacht Club's new title Mina The Hollower is filled with all sorts of surprises and secrets, but according to the lead programmer David D'Angelo, the average amount of items discovered in each playthrough right now is only "around 50...
Nintendo Life
10 Hardest Bosses in Mina the Hollower & How to Beat Them
Discover which optional and mandatory monsters made our list of the toughest encounters in Mina the Hollower.
DualShockers
All spark container upgrade locations in Mina the Hollower
Spark containers will save your bones in Mina the Hollower. Here's where to find every spark container upgrade.
Polygon
Mina The Hollower‘s Weird Modifiers Are Absurdly Fun
I've always wanted to be 1.5x bigger
Kotaku
All cloak locations in Mina the Hollower
How to obtain every cloak and change cloak colors in Mina the Hollower.
Polygon
All train station locations in Mina the Hollower
Train stations act as fast travel points in Mina the Hollower. Here's where to find every station and how to unlock trains.
Polygon
How long does it take to beat Mina the Hollower?
Mina the Hollower has a surprisingly long runtime, but how long does it really take to beat?
Shacknews
Think you've got a handle on Mina the Hollower? Yacht Club reckons many playthroughs are "missing 50 percent of the game", and "there are a few very secret things" players are yet to find
Mina the Hollower may look like a cute and unassuming game at first glance, with its retro pixel aesthetic and demure mouse hero, but don't be fooled. Developer Yacht Club Game has hidden myriad secrets within its world, the Tenebrous Isle, for players to unearth. And even after a week of scrutiny...
Eurogamer
This Week in Switch 2 - Star Fox preview, Mina the Hollower review, FF7 Rebirth impressions & more
The guys are back with a huge discussion about Star Fox, Mina the Hollower, Steam Deck OLED's price increase, and the latest Nintendo news.
Shacknews
ShackStream: Mina the Hollower on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 712
Mice, mice, baby!
Shacknews
All fish in Mina the Hollower
Unlocking fishing in Mina the Hollower lets you cast a line anywhere on Tenebrous Isle. Here's where to find every fish.
Polygon
Mina the Hollower: 10 Best Trinkets and How to Get Them
In Mina the Hollower, knowing the Best Trinkets and How to Get Them will help you build your preferred playstyle.
DualShockers
Best weapons in Mina the Hollower
Not all weapons are equal in Mina the Hollower. Here are the best weapons to use, so you can easily defeat each boss.
Polygon
All weapon upgrade locations in Mina the Hollower
Here's where to find every weapon upgrade location in Mina the Hollower, plus every secret weapon shop.
Polygon
Mina The Hollower Developer Has Been Saved By The Game's Success
Mina the Hollower has secured the future of Yacht Club Games.
TheGamer
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 copies in three days
Yacht Club Games previously indicated the title's performance would 'make or break' the studio.
Game Developer
"I don't think we can ask people to pay $30 for a pixel art game" - How Mina the Hollower's modest $20 price point may have saved developer Yacht Club Games
Mina the Hollower sold 300,000 copies in three days over its launch weekend, with developer Yacht Club Games assuring it is going to be "fine" after previously saying this game would be "make-or-break" for the studio. Read more
Eurogamer
Mina The Hollower Sold 300,000 Copies In Its First Three Days
Yacht Club confirms strong sales. Yacht Club Games previously mentioned how Mina The Hollower was "make-or-break" for the indie developer, and it seems the game's lengthy development cycle has officially paid off. In an update after last week's launch, the team has now revealed Mina has officially...
Nintendo Life
Mina the Hollower sells 300k copies, securing Yacht Club's sustainability according to CEO
CEO Sean Velasco said that the strong early sales of Mina mean Yacht Club Games can operate without cuts or outside investments for now.
Shacknews
"No free DLC": After accidentally promising 4 entire new games during their Shovel Knight Kickstarter, the devs behind 2026's top-rated game have learned their lesson
Mina the Hollower did not repeat Shovel Knight's stretch goal mistakes
Steam News
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 in 3 days, Yacht Club Games is saved
Founder Cris Velasco said last year the Mina the Hollower was "make-or-break" for the studio, and they made it—for now, anyway.
PC Gamer"No free DLC": After accidentally promising 4 entire new games during their Shovel Knight Kickstarter, the devs behind 2026's top-rated game have learned their lesson
Mina the Hollower did not repeat Shovel Knight's stretch goal mistakes
GamesRadar
Mina the Hollower Guides
Get closer to 100% completion in Mina the Hollower with our guide and walkthrough directory.
Game Rant
All Health Rose Locations in Mina the Hollower - Increase Max Health
Increasing your maximum life pool is critical if you want to survive the brutal boss encounters hidden deep within Mina the Hollower's Tenebrous Isle.
Game Rant
Mina the Hollower DLC unlikely for now, but Yacht Club has sequel ideas
Yacht Club Games has commented on the possibility of DLC for Mina the Hollower as well as a sequel. In terms of DLC, things are looking unlikely there. And one thing Yacht Club has ruled out entirely is free DLC. Programmer David D’Angelo told Kotaku the following when asked what the team learned...
Nintendo Everything
Mina The Hollower Sold 300,000 Copies In Three Days, Helping Yacht Club Escape 'Make Or Break' Moment But It Could Be Doing Better
Mina the Hollower, the 8-bit action-platformer from Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games that launched last week on May 29, sold 300,000 copies in its first three days. In the lead-up to the game's launch, Yacht Club told Bloomberg Businessweek that Mina the Hollower was a "make or break"...
Game Informer
Saving the studio, Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 copies in 3 days as head wonders "how come the best-reviewed game of 2026 is not the fastest-selling game"
"I feel a big fire lit to close that gap"
Steam News
Mina The Hollower Dev Says They’ve ‘Talked A Lot About What Mina 2 Would Be’
Absolutely no free DLC
KotakuSaving the studio, Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 copies in 3 days as head wonders "how come the best-reviewed game of 2026 is not the fastest-selling game"
"I feel a big fire lit to close that gap"
GamesRadar
Mina The Hollower Is Selling Much Faster Than Shovel Knight
Mina The Hollower sold 300,000 copies in its first three days, developer Yacht Club Games has announced, far faster than the studio's previous game, Shovel Knight. The sales figure comes from Bloomberg, who spoke with Yacht Club Games co-founder Sean Velasco. He said the strong sales so far mean...
GameSpot
Mina the Hollower Enjoys Strong Launch With 300K Copies Sold in Three Days, Securing Yacht Club Games’ Near-Term Future
Mina the Hollower is the latest game from the iconic and veteran indie team Yacht Club Games, the studio behind the Shovel Knight series, which also previously dipped a toe into publishing with the standout platformer Cyber Shadow. Though the studio had reached a 'make or break' point ahead of Mina...
Wccftech
All Vial Pouches in Mina the Hollower & How to Get Them
Max out your healing capacity! Here is the exact location of all seven permanent Vial Pouches in Mina the Hollower.
Game Rant
How to beat the Mock Moon boss in Mina the Hollower
Mina the Hollower's Mock Moon is an optional boss, but one you definitely should challenge. Here's how to beat the Mock Moon in Mina the Hollower.
Polygon
Mina the Hollower sales surpass 300,000 copies in three days
Yacht Club Games has confirmed the first sales milestone for Mina the Hollower. In its first three games, the title has sold over three million copies. This accounts for all platforms worldwide. Yacht Club Games co-founder and director Sean Velasco mentioned to Bloomberg that the team is thrilled...
Nintendo Everything
Mina the Hollower: 10 Best Modifiers to Make the Game Harder
In Mina the Hollower the Best Modifiers to Make the Game Harder make enemies stronger and introduce controlled randomness.
DualShockers
Mina The Hollower’s 11th-Hour Delay Was To Eliminate “The Worst Room In The Game”
Mina the Hollower has finally released to critical acclaim, but the six-year development cycle took much longer than Yacht Club anticipated--including a last-minute delay out of its planned Halloween 2025 release date. At the time Yacht Club said the delay was for "final polish and balancing to...
GameSpot
How to clear the Mourner's Mile Spike Vault in Mina the Hollower
To get to the Queensbury Crypt in Mina the Hollower, you need to solve the puzzle in the Spike Vault. Here's how to lower the spikes.
Polygon
How to save in Mina the Hollower
Although Mina the Hollower doesn't feature a manual save button, you can trigger autosave instead.
Polygon
Mina the Hollower is another absolute gem from Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games who made the popular Shovel Knight series are back with Mina the Hollower, a retro styled pixel-art action adventure game. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/mina-the-hollower-is-another-absolute-gem-from-yacht-club-games/
Steam NewsMina the Hollower is another absolute gem from Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games who made the popular Shovel Knight series are back with Mina the Hollower, a retro styled pixel-art action adventure game. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
GamingOnLinux
The best starting weapon in Mina the Hollower
Choosing the best starting weapon in Mina the Hollower can have an outsized effect on how much you enjoy the early parts of the game. Here's which one to pick.
Shacknews
Mina the Hollower Original Soundtrack is now streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and more
You can stream the 96 track Mina the Hollower soundtrack on Apple Music, Spotify, and more.
RPG Site
Mina the Hollower: All Kear Locations Guide
Looking for every hidden key in Ossex? Check out our guide to find all 50 Kears in Mina the Hollower!
DualShockers
Mina The Hollower Traps You In The Bayou (To Teach You That You Can Get Out)
Mina the Hollower is very visually similar to classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color Zelda games like Link's Awakening and the Oracle duology. But mechanically it's significantly different, and Yacht Club discovered the distinction ran the risk of confusing players when it started putting the game in...
GameSpot
Mina the Hollower Weapon Upgrade Guide
Become a master by locating every weapon upgrade for Blaststrike Maul, Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper, Battery Buster, and Guardian Casket.
Game Rant
The best-rated game of 2026 is $20 because the devs "don't want people to wait" for a discount: "We only get one chance at this"
Mina the Hollower developer Yacht Club Games knew what it was doing
Steam NewsThe best-rated game of 2026 is $20 because the devs "don't want people to wait" for a discount: "We only get one chance at this"
Mina the Hollower developer Yacht Club Games knew what it was doing
GamesRadar
Mina The Hollower Was Inspired By Pokemon And Final Fantasy Adventure
Like Shovel Knight before it, Yacht Club's latest game, Mina the Hollower, wears its influences on its sleeve. The game is clearly an homage to the look and feel of classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color Zelda games, while also carrying forward elements of the souls-like genre. But while those were...
GameSpot
How Shovel Knight’s Kickstarter Resulted In Mina The Hollower’s Massive Modifier System
Mina the Hollower is a critical success for Yacht Club, currently enjoying its status as the top-rated game of the year on Metacritic. Part of the praise comes down to its unique approach to difficulty--a tough souls-like challenge paired with a massive array of Modifiers you can turn on to make...
GameSpot
The Surprising Factors That Made Mina The Hollower A Game Of The Year Contender
Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games' long-awaited follow-up to Shovel Knight, has been released to critical acclaim. The retro-inspired hit currently stands as the top-rated game of the year on Metacritic. This came after a sometimes tumultuous development cycle including delays and downsizing for...
GameSpot
Best area order in Mina the Hollower
The best area order in Mina the Hollower saves you from dealing with challenges outside your comfort zone and teaches you how to prepare for later.
Polygon
How to get to every area in Mina the Hollower
Here's how to find all regions, including Bone Beach, Septemburg, and Coltrane Peak, in Mina the Hollower.
Polygon
How to hit the kite in Mina the Hollower
The kite is definitely holding something in Mina the Hollower, but it's a little tricky getting it down. Here's how to hit the kite to get a reward.
Polygon
Mina the Hollower: 10 Best Modifiers to Make the Game Easier
In Mina the Hollower, the Best Modifiers to Make the Game Easier help to tone down some of the game's more difficult mechanics.
DualShockers