macOSXbox OnePCPlayStation 4LinuxNintendo SwitchJun 26, 2014

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

Yacht Club GamesDeveloper HubActionAdventureIndie

MUST PLAY

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope stands out as one of the best Action/Adventure titles in recent memory.

Verdict

94%

Steam

IGDB

🎮Steam94%Very Positive (952)📊IGDB89

Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?

What works

Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 952 reviews)

Critically acclaimed (89/100 critic average)

Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience

Standout indie gem

What doesn't

No significant drawbacks reported

Overview

SingleplayerSteam AchievementsMultiplayerFull controller supportSteam CloudCo-opSteam Trading CardsRemote Play TogetherShared/Split Screen Co-opRemote Play on TVRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on Phone

Media

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope screenshot 1

Performance

Runs well on modern hardware.

Where to Play

Steam→Best Deal→Official Site→

Current price$14.99

All-time low$7.49

Details

Developer: Yacht Club GamesOpen developer page
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
Released: Jun 26, 2014
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Monetization: Paid

Live Stats

Verdict Score92

Community Score94

Critic Score89

Recent Players2

Last updated 6d ago

Steam Reviews952

More Info

IGDB Wikipedia

Player Thoughts

Steam Reviews

Very Positive

94% positive952 reviews

~895 positive ~57 negative

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Steam Player Reviews

(537 total)

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👍Recommended

7 hrs at review

Amazing indie game with good everything PEAK.

Aug 6, 2026Steam Purchase

👍Recommended

2 hrs at review

TS IS PEAK MY BROTHER

Jul 15, 2026Steam Purchase

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