Games like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
If Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is your kind of game, the closest matches are SnowFighters, World CHAMPIONS: Decathlon and Danghost — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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SnowFighters
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Top pick for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Make snowball and Throw to the rivals!! Snowball fight e-sports action game !!
World CHAMPIONS: Decathlon
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Compete in the ultimate retro sports challenge!World Champions: Decathlon offers 10 thrilling events with pixel art graphics and fast-paced action. Now on sale! Add it to your wishlist and don’t miss out on discounts and updates!
Danghost
WHY THIS
Shares chain reactions and an atmospheric mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Third-strongest match for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Danghost is an arcade puzzle game, inspired by fighting games! Become an exorcist, capture danghosts with combos, use unique spells and beat your opponents. Playable in single-player, it’s with the local multiplayer mode that the game will reveal all its spice!
Twin Stick Checkers
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Ranked #4 for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Checkers meets twin-stick chaos! Control turret pieces, shoot enemies, and outplay opponents in fast-paced strategy duels. Practice solo against the AI, challenge friends locally, or compete online using Remote Play Together.
Usurper: Soulbound
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Ranked #5 for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.
ZONERS
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Ranked #6 for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
An unusual cast of queer & quirky aliens battle it out in the galaxy's favourite sport using their signature skills & traits. Featuring an incredible soundtrack, unique stage gimmicks, custom match settings, bonus games, tons of unlocks & insanely detailed pixel art, it's time to get into the zone!
PathBlasters
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Ranked #7 for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Run, blast, and solve your way to victory! Experience the rush of a colorful, fast-paced chase, solo or against a friend! Burst through the levels and up your score in this retro-inspired arcade setting.
River City Ransom: Underground
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Ranked #8 for Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Shares a challenging mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Puyo Puyo™Tetris®
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cross-mention this title as a similar play.
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
ANIME TETRIS
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Reviewers of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
The legendary game "Tetris" in a unique performance and atmosphere
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
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Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Garry's Mod
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Priced ~75% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
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Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Portal 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
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Frequently asked about Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
- Is Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cost?
- Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon are SnowFighters, World CHAMPIONS: Decathlon, Danghost.
- Who developed Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon?
- Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon was developed by VINE, Yacht Club Games and published by Yacht Club Games.
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