Yacht Club Games’ latest action-adventure game, Mina the Hollower, is currently the highest rated game of the year 2026.
According to Metacritic‘s list of the best games of 2026, Mina the Hollower rank is currently the highest rated title with a Metascore of 93. It is followed by Forza Horizon 6 at #2 with a score of 91, Pokemon Pokopia at #3 with a score of 89, Resident Evil: Requiem at #4 with a score of 89, Mewgenics at #5 with a score of 88, 007 First Light at #6 with a score of 88, Saros at #7 with a score of 87, Resident Evil 7 at #8 with a score of 87, Hermit and Pig at #9 with a score of 87, and Titanium Court at #10 with a score of 87.
Critics praised Mina the Hollower as a retro-inspired action-adventure that doesn’t simply imitate the past, but evolves it into something fresh and modern. Many reviews highlighted how Yacht Club Games blended influences from classic Zelda titles, Castlevania, and even Soulslike design philosophies into a cohesive experience with its own identity. The game’s exploration is hailed as one of its greatest strengths, with critics describing the world as dense with secrets, rewarding curiosity at every turn, and constantly encouraging discovery through clever level design and hidden content.
Reviews also praised the game’s combat, calling it challenging yet satisfying, while Mina’s burrowing mechanic was praised for naturally integrating into movement, puzzles, and combat encounters. The gothic atmosphere, sprite art, soundtrack, and memorable bosses are said to further elevate the adventure.
Several reviews called Mina the Hollower Yacht Club Games’ finest work since Shovel Knight, with some even arguing it surpasses the games that inspired it. While some were critical of the occasional difficulty spikes, frustrating pacing decisions, or moments of excessive backtracking, these complaints were generally considered minor compared to the overall experience.
Mina the Hollower is set for release on May 29, 2026, across Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
