Mina the Hollower
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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!

DEV: Yacht Club GamesPUB: Yacht Club GamesAppID 1875580
UPDATE PULSEevery ~1d·last 83d ago·30 recent on record

Is Mina the Hollower still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

83.6
Good

Elixir Rating

88.3% of 8,689 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.6. It was sold as a game that would keep being worked on, and the developers have gone dormant — subtracting 4.0.

reception 87.6·support −4.0·Good

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$19.99

Development

Dormant

Last heard from developers

3 months ago

Usual rhythm

every ~3 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

28× normal

The developers have been silent for 83 days against a normal rhythm of about 3 — roughly 28 times longer than usual. 1 substantial update landed in the past six months, 1 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseAug 10, 2026

Mina the Hollower 1.0.6 Delivers Sweeping Fixes Across Combat, Traversal, and Modifiers

Yacht Club Games has released version 1.0.6 (build r148641) for Mina the Hollower, a patch notable less for any single fix than for the sheer breadth of issues it closes out.

What changed

New additions:

  • Autoscroll level design changes
  • Hold the ability button on the title screen for 1.5 seconds to swap between title screens (requires prior unlock)
  • Option to assign Shield Toss to the ability input

Selected fixes:

  • Lionel, Willow the Wisp, and Congealed damage adjustments
  • Frostack body segments now play their death animation when the head falls into a pit
  • Congealed hitbox corrected on frame 1 of its reform animation
  • Charge Lantern damage fixed at 120fps
  • A modifier interaction could convert Manor window effects into Septemburg lightning zones and send Mina to what the patch notes call "electric hell" — resolved
  • Beast/NGP modifier unlock issues tied to cheat use corrected
  • Item shuffler no longer withholds fishing trophies from Durwin (applies to new save slots only)
  • Multiple out-of-bounds exploits closed: Mansion, Black Hole, and Burrow Wall
  • Raft HUD and wall-pushing issues fixed
  • Play time no longer stops accruing when entering the final generator
  • Permanently losing a spark orb and respawning inside walls in the Gut Depths both addressed
  • Localization and palette-related visual corrections included

The cumulative effect is a meaningfully more stable build — particularly for players using modifiers or pushing into late-game content, where several of the more consequential bugs were concentrated.

Two years of development

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22 announcements · 1 substantial · 20 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsJul 12, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148805]

Fix: Fish rod exiting collision over water Fix: Plasma jug resistance not applying Fix: Less Mist Jar recovery is lessened when subweapon count is zero with Joule Syringe Fix: Localization adjustments Fix: Mansion OOB with Mist Jar / Rope F…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148751]

Fix: Bridge weaver sometimes fails when cooldown nearly complete Fix: Button displays on improper line in non-English for Cappy Fix: Profile can’t display more sparks than are being held Fix: Invisibility modifier pipe/water valve fixes Fix…

Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148716]

Fix: Item prompt could trigger when landing on water, causing the player to drown instead of burrowing Fix: Intro Lamp adjusted

Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148709]

New! Command line argument “-max-render-fps ” Fix: Pendulum Master feat stat resets on death Fix: Evasion powder canceling out Bubble Ring Fix: Kite kid wrong idle anim at dinner Fix: Training dummy can’t give you combo capacitor feat Fix: …

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [148662]

Fix: Item Shuffler could make items not be purchasable if stacked in shop Fix: Exiting a Spark Cage in Astral Orrery improperly could cause enemies to not save sparks and item collection info correctly Fix: Post Mist Shift jump hang time is…

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148641]

New! Autoscroll level design changes New! After unlocking, hold the ability button on the title screen for 1.5 seconds to swap title screens. New! Option to put Shield toss on ability input Fix: Mansion OOB Fix: Lionel damage adjustments Fi…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148472]

Fix: Manor OOBFix: Random weather modifier crashFix: All underlab themes darken correctlyFix: Sidearm shuffle brokenFix: Wall burrow on ice brokenFix: Burrow Chainer + Tunneling codex issue when falling Fix: Lionel health adjustmentsFix: Bi…

Community AnnouncementsJun 18, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148460]

Fix: Rope climb canceling death Fix: Plasma jug sorts by ‘Most used” properly Fix: Raft wrong palette in collection menu Fix: No darkness modifier keeps away monster Fix: No aggro modifier applies to guards Fix: Poof poof can’t push fire Fi…

Community AnnouncementsJun 13, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148372]

Fix: Beckoning Collar demon is now lactose intolerant due to all the cheese you’ve been feeding it Fix: Crash on The Congealed using Spark Catcher Fix: Mist shift health recovery boss adjustments Fix: Willis / Carving man attack damage adju…

Community AnnouncementsJun 12, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148361]

New! Command line argument “-disable-rgb” Fix: Vaamir would sometimes throw his bones in an unreachable position in Kindlewood Fix: Lightning grip deactivates when unequipped Fix: Could clip a half tile into the wall when exiting the burrow…

Community AnnouncementsJun 10, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148299]

New! Command line argument “-force-device-index ” can be used to specify Vulkan device Fix: Improve Wayland support Fix: A substantial memory leak affecting some systems Fix: Crashes when switching between windowed and fullscreen modes Fix:…

Gamemag.ruJun 9, 2026
Ретро-экшен Mina the Hollower купили более 500 тысяч раз

Студия Yacht Club Games сообщила в соцсетях о том, что приключенческий ретро-экшен Mina the Hollower разошёлся тиражом в 500 тысяч копий. Релиз состоялся менее двух недель назад на консолях и ПК. При этом первые три сотни тысячи экземпляров…

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2026
Version 1.0.6 [r148213]

Fix: Startup crash caused by some controllers Fix: Corrupted weather effects on Intel Iris Xe graphics Adjust library linking for increased compatibility Fix: A few issues where you could get stuck in a wall after using a bounce plant and q…

Community AnnouncementsJun 4, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r148188]

GLIBC version set to 2.34 Fix: Could get stuck when catching an object the same frame as beginning a room transition Fix: Pinky throwing Mina in wall Fix: Invisible key sign in Ossex Fix: Bat not charging sometimes Fix: Gator out of bounds …

Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r148122]

Fix: Item Randomizer options crash Fix: Lunging cut won’t result in losing gravity Fix: Can’t pickup items while being crushed (resulting in losing spark) Fix: Crash when room transitioning on the same frame you attach to a hanging hook Fix…

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r148080]

Fix: “An Application Control Policy has blocked this file” should no longer occur. Fix: Input should function properly when multiple controllers are connected Fix: Out of bounds in Southern Outskirts Fix: Duke easier to talk to over spikes …

GamingOnLinuxJun 2, 2026
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-absol…

SteamDBJun 2, 2026
Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 26 May — 2 June 2026

* 007 First Light; * Forza Horizon 6; * Steam Deck; * Paralives; * Path of Exile 2; * Subnautica 2; * LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight; * Mina the Hollower; * Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced; * Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2; * exclud…

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r148053]

New! Can now force achievements to sync with feats in the menu. Fix: Stutter caused by Steam cloud saves Fix: Fishing areas blocked properly Fix: Abducted clone hanging around Fix: Bone beach tile art changes Fix: Minigame achievement trigg…

Community AnnouncementsMay 31, 2026
Mina the Hollower is Out Now!

Mina the Hollower is out now!Our new action-adventure has finally burrowed into the world. Whip foes, burrow beneath danger, uncover secrets, discover Trinkets, master Sidearms, and descend into the haunted world of Tenebrous Isle.To celebr…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 31, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r147980]

Version 1.0.5 Fix: Crash on launch on macOS 12/13 Fix: IME Disabled Fix: Multiple controller support fix Fix: Input should function properly when multiple controllers are connected Fix: Clacker damage too high Fix: Crash in Ossex intro Fix:…

Gamemag.ruMay 30, 2026
Новая королева: Mina the Hollower потеснила Forza Horizon 6 с Resident Evil Requiem и стала самой высооценённой игрой 2026 года

Mina the Hollower от создателей Shovel Knight из Yacht Club Games стала самой высокооценённой игрой 2026 года года по версии ведущих агрегаторов рецензий OpenCritic и Metacritic. На первом сайте средняя оценка проекта составляет 93 балла, н…

PCGamesNMay 30, 2026
Inspired by Silksong, Mina the Hollower dev says its $20 price was an easy decision

Mina the Hollower has already all but secured its place among the ranks of the best indie games of the year, at the very least. Boasting a 92 average review score on Metacritic that puts it as 2026's highest-rated release of the year, beati…

Community AnnouncementsMay 30, 2026
Version 1.0.5 [r147946]

New! Add a framerate cap when vsync is disabled Fix: Localization fixes Fix: Out of bounds in the music hall when using certain tavern theme modifiers Fix: Cycling pixel scaling is limited to prevent Steamdeck crashes Fix: Velocity not rese…

Gamemag.ruMay 29, 2026
Mina the Hollower от создателей Shovel Knight вышла на консолях и ПК

Студия Yacht Club Games отправила в релиз Mina the Hollower. Разработчики Shovel Knight выпустили приключенческий боевик на PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC и Mac. В сети также появился трейлер к запуск…

CGMagazineMay 27, 2026
Mina the Hollower (PC) Review

As gaming continues to climb the never-ending ladder to better graphics, there are still a few defenders of the old guard who continue to shatter expectations. Video Games did start somewhere, and that somewhere just happened to be with a f…

Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Mina the Hollower - TRUE FINAL RELEASE DATE

Greetings Hollowers!Did you hear the news?! It’s Mina May! Hold onto your butts, because at long last, Mina the Hollower has a true release date! The game launches May 29th!Check out the release date announcement video on YouTube, and share…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunMay 7, 2026
Yacht Club Games "make-or-break" moment Mina the Hollower gets a May release date

It's been four years since Yacht Club Games last put out a game, and 12 years since Shovel Knight first launched. In those years, their entire output has been completely Shovel Knight focused, in the form of either expansions or spin-offs. …

Rock, Paper, ShotgunDec 3, 2025
Weeks after an indefinite delay, Mina the Hollower's success is a "make-or-break" moment for Yacht Club Games

Back in October, three weeks out from its release date, Yacht Club Games' first completely new game since the original Shovel Knight, Mina the Hollower, was indefinitely delayed. It still doesn't have a release date, and now in a new report…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunOct 6, 2025
Mina the Hollower catches a delay nebulously beyond its previously seasonally appropriate release date

Mina the Hollower is quite clearly a Halloween game. The thing about Halloween is that there should always be a little bit silliness amongst the horrific and the scary, and Yacht Club Games' next retro throwback seemed quite well fitted for…