Games like Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
If Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Abathor — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, nostalgic and retro. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope: Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Top pick for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Second-strongest match for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!
Abathor
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Third-strongest match for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Ranked #4 for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!
OUTBUDDIES DX
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Ranked #5 for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Windswept
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Ranked #6 for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Ranked #7 for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
UFO 50
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Ranked #8 for Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
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Mega Man Legacy Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Celeste
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Reviewers of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Castle of Vania
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Invade the castle of the powerful Vampire Vania, face several difficult, exciting and sensual challenges to end this reign of horror and orgies.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
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.
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
R.E.P.O.
WHY THIS
Priced ~53% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Titanfall® 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.
Slay the Spire
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Inscryption
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
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: Shovel of Hope.
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: Shovel of Hope.
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: Shovel of Hope.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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: Shovel of Hope.
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.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Yacht Club Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight Dig
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!
Mina the Hollower
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Step into the gilded boots of King Knight in the biggest and most regal Shovel Knight game of them all! Leap, Shoulder Bash, gather new subjects, and strategize your way through this prequel in your quest to become King of Cards!
Shovel Knight Showdown
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Another title from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Enter a world of never-ending battle! Duel with up to 4 local challengers and scramble after gems, or take control of your favorite characters, many playable for the first time ever, in Story Mode. Master every move, explore a vast array of items and locales, and discover new revelations.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Abathor
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
OUTBUDDIES DX
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
UFO 50
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
Frequently asked about Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
- Is Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope 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: Shovel of Hope cost?
- Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope are Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Abathor.
- Who developed Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope?
- Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope was developed by Yacht Club Games.
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