Choose 99Vidas
Choose 99Vidas if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. 99Vidas launched in 2016.
99Vidas vs Shovel Knight Showdown
99Vidas and Shovel Knight Showdown both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. 99Vidas (2016) is 3 years older than Shovel Knight Showdown (2019). Shovel Knight Showdown scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shovel Knight Showdown
Choose Shovel Knight Showdown if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shovel Knight Showdown launched in 2019.
Both 99Vidas and Shovel Knight Showdown sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 99Vidas |  Shovel Knight Showdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.7% positive (95 reviews) | 87% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | QUByte Interactive | Yacht Club Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 99Vidas (2016) is 3 years older than Shovel Knight Showdown (2019).
- Shovel Knight Showdown scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% positive).
- Shovel Knight Showdown is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than 99Vidas (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: 99Vidas is Deck Playable, Shovel Knight Showdown is Deck Verified.
99Vidas vs Shovel Knight Showdown — FAQ
- Should I play 99Vidas or Shovel Knight Showdown first?
- If you want chronology, 99Vidas (2016) came out before Shovel Knight Showdown (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are 99Vidas and Shovel Knight Showdown similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both 99Vidas and Shovel Knight Showdown have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 99Vidas ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Shovel Knight Showdown ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.