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Shovel Knight Games in Order

This list covers 6 released Shovel Knight games, from Shovel Knight (2014) to Shovel Knight Dig (2022). 6 have a critic score on CriticDB.

Shovel Knight quick answers

How many Shovel Knight games are there?
6 Shovel Knight games have been released so far.
What was the first Shovel Knight game?
Shovel Knight, released in 2014.
What is the newest Shovel Knight game?
Shovel Knight Dig, released September 23, 2022.
What is the best Shovel Knight game?
Shovel Knight, with a critic score of 90.

Updated October 2026

Every Shovel Knight game in release order

  1. 1
    Shovel Knight

    Shovel Knight

    2014PCPS3PS4Xbox One+1
    90
  2. 2
    Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

    Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

    2017PCPS3PS4Xbox One+1
    87
  3. 3
    Shovel Knight Showdown

    Shovel Knight Showdown

    2019PCPS3PS4Xbox One+1
    68
  4. 4
    Shovel Knight: King of Cards

    Shovel Knight: King of Cards

    2019PCPS3PS4Xbox One+1
    83
  5. 5
    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon

    Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon

    2021PCPS4Switch
    85
  6. 6
    Shovel Knight Dig

    Shovel Knight Dig

    2022PCXbox OneSwitchPS5+1
    81
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