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SHOVELBOY is a retro-style platformer where you have to collect shovels in 21 increasingly difficult small levels. How fast can you go?

2023Indie4.99 USDWindowsby LGV
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Frequently asked about SHOVELBOY

How much does SHOVELBOY cost?
SHOVELBOY is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SHOVELBOY?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SHOVELBOY are GravKitten, Stolen Hearts: Wolf Knight, Tiny Thor.
Who developed SHOVELBOY?
SHOVELBOY was developed by LGV.

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