Shovel Knight— Guide, genres & similar games
Shovel Knight is a platformer game developed by Yacht Club Games, 2014. It delivers hardcore gameplay with melee combat combat set in a fantasy world. Available in single-player and co-op mode. With an iRank Score of 91/100, it ranks as a exceptional title in our catalog.
iRank Score
91/100 ↗Type
Platformer, Adventure
Released
2014
Updated May 2026
Developer
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Shovel Knight official trailer
Genres
Vibe
Setting
Combat
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