Update []: That exclusive, limited time demo for Mina the Hollower is now available on PS5. Weighing in at just 277 MB, it's a tiny download, so you might as well take a look.
As mentioned below, the demo takes you through the game's first stage, ending after the first big boss fight. Your progress will carry over to the full game should you decide to buy it.
Are you planning on taking a look at the demo? Tell us in the comments section below.
Original Story: Mina the Hollower has been a long time coming, but developer Yacht Club Games has finally provided an update — of sorts.
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The game's launch has been narrowed down to Spring 2026, meaning it's now only a couple of months away.
Patient fans needn't wait that long, however, as a new playable demo is coming exclusively to PS5 tomorrow, 13th February 2026.
Available for a limited time, the demo is essentially the beginning of the game, letting you play through the first stage and concluding with the game's first boss fight.
Progress you make in the demo can be carried over to the full game when it launches soon.
Mina the Hollower is a throwback action game heavily inspired by Game Boy Color titles, hence its chunky pixelated look.
You play as a mouse who can burrow beneath the ground to navigate stages and get the jump on enemies.
There's more information about Mina the Hollower on PS Blog if you're interested.
Are you looking forward to this one? Tell us in the comments section below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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I was praying for a shadow drop, but at least there is a hopeful release date soon, perhaps April. I’ve been dying to play this, aside from the demo.
Glad the game is getting closer to release. I backed the Kickstarter a long time ago and I'm happy it's really close.
It's something but this game needs to release. I'm not 'that' excited for it but it's good it's getting somewhere instead of being worked on too much longer.
An exclusive PlayStation demo confuses me. I'd reckon the main audience is on PC and Switch. Unless the recent demo those platforms had weren't on PS5...?
I dunno.
@RoomWithaMoose There was a PC demo in June 2025 and a Switch demo in August 2025. PS5 didn't get that demo.
@Grumblevolcano "Exclusive" is a tab misleading, in that case. Unless it's a different demo.
Based on the description, this sounds like the Switch and Steam demo just with carryover on progress. Personally, I played the demo on Switch and it was fantastic. I can’t wait for this one. Based on just the demo, I’d say it’s a GotY contender for my personal list
Super excited for this, but super odd that the demo is out today and not in time for the state of play. I just went onto the store and it's still not there.
How many folks could they have grabbed if it was timed correctly, most will likely forget now and miss the chance to play the demo and learn about the game
I just hit download in the ps store app, it’ll be there ready for me when I get on later today.
Played it. Pretty good. Took a minute to figure out the controls, but not too bad.
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