TL;DR
- Released May 29, 2026 at $19.99 on all platforms.
- Available on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Steam Deck, Mac and Linux.
- Single-player only — no co-op.
- It's the same game and price everywhere; pick your preferred system.
Everything you need to know about where, when and for how much you can buy Mina the Hollower — plus the long, dramatic road it took to get here.
Release date
Mina the Hollower launched on May 29, 2026. If your store shows May 28, that’s just time zones — it unlocks at midnight EST on the 29th, which is the evening of the 28th further west. The game was originally aimed at Halloween (October 31, 2025) before Yacht Club Games delayed it roughly three weeks out, then indefinitely, then re-dated it to May 2026.
Price
$19.99 USD on every platform. There’s no platform-exclusive content or pricing — it’s the same game wherever you buy it.
Platforms
| Platform | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Yes | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Yes | |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes | |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | |
| PC — Steam | Yes | Steam App ID 1875580; Steam Deck supported |
| macOS | Yes | |
| Linux | Yes | |
| PlayStation 4 / Xbox One | Unconfirmed | Tagged in some early listings; treat last-gen as provisional |
Pick whichever system you prefer — the experience and price are identical. PC players get Steam Deck support; the game runs on Yacht Club Games’ own custom 3D engine despite its 2D Game Boy Color look.
Editions, physical & co-op
- Physical / collector’s edition: Not confirmed at launch — the release is digital across all platforms.
- Co-op / multiplayer: None. Mina the Hollower is single-player only.
- Demo: A limited-time PS5 demo ran on February 13, 2026, alongside an earlier Steam demo, covering the opening through the first major boss with progress carrying into the full game. Those demos are no longer the way in now that the full game is out.
A long road: Kickstarter and the delays
Mina has an unusually dramatic history for a $20 indie. It began as a solo side project by Yacht Club Games developer Alec Faulkner — originally titled “Gothic” — before the studio adopted it as a companion to Shovel Knight (“If Shovel Knight is our Mario, Mina would become our Zelda”).
A Kickstarter launched February 2, 2022 and raised $1,239,584 from 21,439 backers against a $311,503 goal — over $1.4 million with other crowdfunding — with original delivery estimated for December 2023. Scope ballooned to “more total screens than the entirety of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove,” and roughly six years of development followed.
The studio publicly framed the game as “make-or-break” after the delays, which makes its launch as the highest-rated game of 2026 a genuine comeback. If you’re weighing the purchase, our Is It Worth It? page covers the scores, length and difficulty in full.
FAQ
When did Mina the Hollower come out?
May 29, 2026. The Steam listing shows May 28 in some regions because it launches at midnight EST on the 29th, which is late on the 28th in earlier time zones. It originally targeted Halloween (October 31, 2025) before being delayed and re-dated.
What platforms is Mina the Hollower on?
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam (including Steam Deck), macOS and Linux. Some early store listings also tagged PS4 and Xbox One, but those last-gen versions are unconfirmed — treat them as provisional.
How much does Mina the Hollower cost?
$19.99 USD, the same price on every platform.
Is there a physical edition?
The launch release is digital across all platforms. A physical or collector's edition has not been confirmed as of launch.
Does Mina the Hollower have co-op or multiplayer?
No. It's a single-player action-adventure. There is no co-op or multiplayer mode.
Is it on Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus?
It launched as a standard $19.99 purchase. No subscription-service availability has been confirmed at launch.
Will it run on Steam Deck and Switch?
Yes — it's available on Steam (Steam Deck included) and on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The 2D-style presentation actually runs on Yacht Club Games' own custom 3D engine, but it's designed to run across this full range of hardware.