Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8 or later Processeur : Intel Core 4th generation (Haswell, 2013) / AMD Bulldozer (2011) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 5000 (2013) / Radeon HD 7000 (2012) / Nvidia 900 Series (Maxwell, 2014) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 860 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Mina the Hollower
Nearly a quarter of players have already burned over 25 hours into Mina the Hollower, and they keep coming back. The dungeon-crawler’s lo-fi aesthetic and punishing but fair combat have earned it a 90% positive post-release score from 400 sampled reviews.
What it's about: Prenez le contrôle de Mina, une Muloteuse réputée, propulsée dans une mission désespérée afin de sauver une île maudite. Fouettez vos ennemis, creusez le sol et explorez un monde féerique de pixels dans Mina the Hollower, le nouveau jeu des développeurs de Shovel Knight !
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In players' words
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 157 | 134 | 10 | 13 |
| Content / longevity | 56 | 53 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 38 | 36 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 21 | 13 | 1 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Combat and exploration stand shoulder to shoulder in the praise: 134 positive mentions out of 157
- A stunning 36 out of 38 mentions celebrate the game’s retro-inspired visuals
- The audio landscape is universally lauded, with every single one of the 24 mentions calling it exceptional
- Players consistently highlight the depth of content, with 53 positive mentions out of 56
Weaknesses
- A tiny fraction of reviews flag bugs, with 2 negative mentions out of 2 total
- The user interface splits opinions, logging 4 positive and 4 negative mentions each out of 9
- A minority voice finds the difficulty punishing beyond enjoyment, 24 mentions total
Who is it for?
Fans of tight, skill-based action adventures with a retro twist and deep exploration will find Mina the Hollower a treat. Players seeking breezy, forgiving experiences should steer clear.
Is Mina the Hollower worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 89% of 7,564 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and exploration stand shoulder to shoulder in the praise. Current price: 20,49€.
Verdict
Mina the Hollower delivers an old-school challenge wrapped in a striking pixel-art package. Its 89% Steam-positive history reflects a game that rewards persistence and curiosity. The few rough edges don’t dull its sharp combat or rich atmosphere.
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