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, beating out the likes of Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, and Forza Horizon 6, the mousey action-platformer will only continue to grow as word of mouth spreads. But developer Yacht Club Games, best known as the creators of Shovel Knight, was adamant about sticking to a low cost of entry despite its previous game’s legacy.
Inspired by Silksong, Mina the Hollower dev says its $20 price was an easy decision
30 May 20260

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