Forza Horizon 6 was suddenly dethroned by a high-scoring indie game that you probably haven't heard of

Mina the Hollower promotional artwork featuring Mina centered between two dark fantasy characters against a purple gothic background. — (Image credit: Yacht Club Games)

And its place at the top of the top disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived. Forza Horizon 6 was released just over a week ago and quickly rose to the top of Metacritic with a score of 91.

In fact, I even mentioned that it was the highest-rated game of the year, but that immediately changed by the time I was finished writing. Mina the Hollower received absolutely glowing reviews from critics online and currently sits at a 92 on Metacritic at the time of writing.

So, just what is Mina the Hollower? Well, fans of Yacht Club Games may already be familiar with the studio if you’ve ever sunk your teeth into Shovel Knight, as Mina the Hollower comes from those exact developers. The game features 8-bit visuals reminiscent of the old Game Boy Color era, but modernized with updated gameplay systems and features.

The game actually launches May 28, 2026, for Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, and based on what I’ve seen so far, it reminds me a little of a metroidvania mixed with Undertale, albeit with much more engaging combat.

I’m not here to judge, but it just shows how competitive indie games have become these days, often beating out massive big-budget titles, at least when it comes to reviews anyway. Honestly, though, Mina the Hollower does look like a lot of fun, and if it’s something that catches your interest, I’d definitely suggest checking it out.

As for me, my backlog is already far too big to even think about adding another game to it right now. I’m still debating whether to pick up the latest LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight or finally go back and finish something already sitting in my backlog before starting yet another game, but hey, there are definitely worse problems to have.

And with that said, let me know what you think about Forza Horizon 6 being dethroned. Is it deserved or not?

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Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.