Mina the Hollower similar games & best alternatives

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Mina the Hollower

Xbox Series X|S, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2026

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Rewarding exploration
  • Varied combat mechanics
  • Customizable builds

Things to keep in mind

  • Uneven difficulty curve
  • Frustrating healing mechanics
  • Lack of clear direction
  • Some bosses feel underwhelming
  • Platforming can be punishing

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • KUNAI

  • Romestead

  • UFO 50

  • Streets of Rogue

  • Terraria

  • The Slimeking's Tower

Less dominating

Games that feels like Mina the Hollower but with less domination over others

  • Shovel Knight Dig

  • Zexion

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Rex Rocket

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

Less wellness-oriented

Games that feels like Mina the Hollower but with less physical activity or wellness

  • Spooky Station

  • UnderMine

  • Lenna's Inception

  • Garbanzo Quest

  • Cultivation Story: Reincarnation

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

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Mina the Hollower: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026