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You dig deeper through an ever-changing chasm as Shovel Knight, collecting gear and loot while fighting your way down. Procedurally shifting runs and the charming pixel style make every descent feel fresh and familiar.
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The closest matches for Shovel Knight Dig are Rogue Legacy 2, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shovel Knight Dig special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
Best match
A fast roguelite platformer where you play through generations of a hero family, each heir with unique traits and classes. Permanent manor upgrades make every death feed into a stronger next run.
91 % 19.99 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.
90 % 19.99 €
Lots of humour
A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.
88 %
Lots to discover
A charming 2D Metroidvania where half-genie Shantae whips her hair and uses dance transformations to explore deserts, caves and forests. Smooth, expressive sprite animation and cheeky humor define the adventure.
88 % 16.79 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
You hunt monsters in a side-scrolling action RPG, then cook and eat their meals for abilities. The mix of dishes you pick shapes how your whole run plays out.
88 % 19.50 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
An action platformer that lovingly revives the look and campy humor of the infamous CD-i Zelda games. As Arzette you swing your sword, use gadgets, solve small puzzles and enjoy the animated cutscenes across Faramore.
87 % 24.99 €
Lots to discover
A humorous, colorful Metroidvania where half-genie hero Shantae uses her hair whip, dance magic and transformations to explore an interconnected island world and its dungeons.
87 % 14.79 €
Fantasy setting
A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.
87 % 29.99 €
Lavish presentation
A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.
86 % 19.50 €
Lots of humour
A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.
