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Mina the Hollower Launches to Critical Acclaim as a Make-or-Break Moment for Yacht Club Games

Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower launched on May 29, 2026 across PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Steam Deck, and other platforms to widespread critical acclaim, with multiple outlets calling it among the best games of 2026. The action-adventure title blends retro visuals with modern systems and is priced at $20, with Yacht Club telling Bloomberg the pricing was a deliberate choice. Jason Schreier reported the game was a 'make or break' moment for the Shovel Knight developer, and early sales numbers were shared alongside hints at a potential Shovel Knight 3D project.

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Push Square's individual PS5 review dissented from the consensus, calling it a 'Masterpiece for Many, But Not for Me,' while all other outlets gave the game strong to exceptional praise.

What we know

  • Mina the Hollower released May 29, 2026 on PS5, Switch 1 and 2, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally, developed by Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games
  • The game earned widespread critical acclaim and has been called the best-reviewed game of 2026 so far by Push Square's review roundup
  • Yacht Club priced the game at $20, a deliberate decision the studio discussed publicly; early sales figures were also shared
  • The game runs best on Switch 2 and PS5 according to RPG Site's multi-platform performance comparison
  • Jason Schreier reported the title was a 'make or break' moment for Yacht Club, with hints at a possible Shovel Knight 3D in development
  • 4Gamer confirmed the Japanese release on the same day, describing it as an action-adventure with retro visuals and modern mechanics

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Mina the HollowerShovel Knight