Rank 01Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Mina the Hollower.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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- 26 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
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A frequent pick in Mina the Hollower players' libraries, and another Action.
- $5.99
- Deck Playable
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Rank 03Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon upgrades with Mina the Hollower.
- $12.49
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 04 
Solateria
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy, like Mina the Hollower.
Rank 05 
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark
Why this: Also Gothic and Dark Fantasy, like Mina the Hollower.
Rank 06 
La-Mulana 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Mina the Hollower.
Rank 07 
DEVIATOR
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Mina the Hollower.
Rank 08 
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon upgrades with Mina the Hollower.
- Released: 2026
- Developer: Yacht Club Games
- Price: $19.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 7,016 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Dense hidden secrets and environmental puzzles rewarding careful exploration
- High density hidden content requiring observation of npc dialogue and scene details
- Multiple weapon choices hammer whip dagger with different combat feel
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Why this: Shares checkpoint system and skill progression with Mina the Hollower.
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Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Mina the Hollower.
Valkyrie Saga
Why this: Another Adventure close to Mina the Hollower.
Quarion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint system with Mina the Hollower.
Maid of Salvation
Why this: Another RPG close to Mina the Hollower.
Haunted Lands
Why this: Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with Mina the Hollower.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mina the Hollower.
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Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and difficulty modes with Mina the Hollower.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Mina the Hollower.
La-Mulana 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Mina the Hollower.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon upgrades with Mina the Hollower.
More from Yacht Club Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Yacht Club Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why this: Same retro mood as Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Why this: Another Action close to Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight Dig
Why this: Same retro mood as Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
Why this: Same challenging mood as Mina the Hollower.
Shovel Knight Showdown
Why this: Another Action close to Mina the Hollower.
About Mina the Hollower
If Mina the Hollower is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Pseudoregalia and Castlevania Dominus Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its backtracking and boss fights. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
From Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, comes Mina the Hollower. Players guide a female protagonist named Mina through a cursed island in this 2026 action-adventure game. The pixel art world blends gothic horror atmosphere with fast-paced combat. Reviewers note the game combines top-down exploration with 2D platforming mechanics, including whip-based attacks and the ability to burrow underground. The $19.99 title holds an 88% positive rating from over 3,700 Steam reviews, with players describing it as a gothic adventure that balances action and exploration.
About 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!
Is Mina the Hollower worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 7,016 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 83% positive across 241 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dense hidden secrets and environmental puzzles rewarding careful exploration
- High density hidden content requiring observation of npc dialogue and scene details
- Multiple weapon choices hammer whip dagger with different combat feel
- Souls like death penalty system adding tension to exploration
People who play it also play: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Pseudoregalia, Castlevania Dominus Collection
Frequently asked about Mina the Hollower
Can I run it?
Is Mina the Hollower verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mina the Hollower is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mina the Hollower cost?
Mina the Hollower is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mina the Hollower?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mina the Hollower are Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Pseudoregalia, Castlevania Dominus Collection.
Who developed Mina the Hollower?
Mina the Hollower was developed by Yacht Club Games.