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We filtered the 33 games similar to Shovel Knight down to the 22 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Pizza Tower, Spelunky and Risk of Rain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shovel Knight.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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HardcoreSoloCo-op

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club Games

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Shovel Knight is Pizza Tower — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Spelunky and Risk of Rain follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Shovel Knight

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shovel Knight. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

97

Pizza Tower

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10

Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

95

Spelunky

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping visual pixel

89

Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter

87

Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping fantasy world

#5Vibrant Venture

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Vibrant Venture

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and visual isometric

#6Rayman Legends

51

Rayman Legends

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shovel Knight, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and offline, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Super Mario 3D World

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Super Mario 3D World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

IGDB94· 14OC93· 74

Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Shovel Knight: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shovel Knight, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

50

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and historical setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

#10Octodad: Dadliest Catch

50

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shovel Knight: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#11LittleBigPlanet

50

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Sonic & Knuckles

50

Sonic & Knuckles

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#13Yoshi's Woolly World

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Yoshi's Woolly World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 10OC80· 71

Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

49

Unravel

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Kirby's Dream Land 3

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Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Like Shovel Knight, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

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