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Shovel Knight

A Platform game by Yacht Club Games, released in 2014

89/100๐Ÿ”ดNiche / InactiveโณProton PendingPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Linux

Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heartโ€ฆ Shovel Knight is for you!

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Current lowest price for Shovel Knight PC key. Verified daily.

$14.99
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Shovel Knight price comparison table across Steam, GOG, and Epic.
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Shovel Knight Download Size

The official download size for Shovel Knight is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Shovel Knight Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
4Players Online

There are currently 4 people playing Shovel Knight, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 4.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Shovel Knight save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ShovelKnight\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/ShovelKnight/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/ShovelKnight/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki โ†—

Is Shovel Knight Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Ratingโณ Proton Pending

Performance Analysis

Compatibility data for Shovel Knight is currently mixed. Check recent ProtonDB reports for specific launch commands.

Confidence: Moderate
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Can I Run Shovel Knight?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Shovel Knight smoothly, your PC needs at least 2 GB RAM RAM and a 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows 7 or later
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPU2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage250 MB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Shovel Knight Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

89
Rated 89 out of 100
Generally Favorable19 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 19 critic reviews, Shovel Knight has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 89, it stands out as a strong entry in the platform category, though it may have minor flaws.

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