Shovel Knight
Retro platform gaming may be an oversubscribed genre these days, but Shovel Knight only proves the enduring appeal of this play style.
Key events
13th November 2019
Shovel Knight Showdown and King of Cards finally get release date
19th February 2019
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove update, amiibo delayed by "several months"
10th September 2015
5th March 2015
3rd March 2015
7th August 2014
Shovel Knight sales surpass dev's lifetime estimate in one month
26th June 2014
6th June 2014
6th February 2014
Shovel Knight's Wii U and 3DS-exclusive multiplayer features detailed
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove getting big price bump tomorrow, so maybe grab it quick
As King of Cards and Showdown finally arrive.
Jelly DealsHere's where you can get that glistening Gold Shovel Knight amiibo
Always believe in your soul.
Shovel Knight's King of Cards campaign and Showdown spin-off out in December
Plus, a first look at new game Shovel Knight Dig.
Jelly DealsCultist Simulator, Into the Breach and Shovel Knight are all reduced in the Humble DRM-Freedom sale
Plus many more titles up to 96% off!
Shovel Knight's Showdown, King of Cards DLC expansions get a release date
As does the long-awaited amiibo triple-pack.
Shovel Knight's fourth and final DLC is multiplayer brawler Showdown
Out on everything except Vita and 3DS.
Shovel Knight is coming to Switch, introduces new pricing scheme
DLC campaigns to be sold as standalone titles.
See Shovel Knight's Specter of Torment DLC in action
Ace of spades.
Shovel Knight is getting two more free campaigns
Along with a competitive multiplayer Battle Mode.
Shovel Knight's retail release delayed two weeks
Xbox One physical version canned.
FeatureShovel Knight's Plague of Shadows DLC sets a new standard for free add-ons
It's basically an entirely new game. Can you dig it?
Shovel Knight's Plague of Shadows expansion dated
Out next week on 17 September.
Shovel Knight is getting a retail release
Has sold over 700K copies.
The best Wii U games: June 2015
UPDATED: Our picks from the quirky Nintendo console's small but enviable catalogue.
VideoVideo: Watch Battletoads return in Shovel Knight on Xbox One
Here's how to find Rare's cult characters.
Battletoads in Xbox One version of Shovel Knight sets tongues wagging
As Rare's 30th anniversary approaches, we quiz Phil Spencer.
Wasteland 2, Shovel Knight announced for Xbox One
UPDATE: Wasteland 2 also coming to PS4.
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows expansion detailed
Stretch goal content coming as a free update.
Shovel Knight joins the cast of Road Redemption
Dev calls him "Road Redemption's version of The Terminator."
Shovel Knight has sold over 300K copies
And we can dig it.
Shovel Knight is finally out in Europe on 3DS and Wii U
Has a 33 per cent Cross-Buy discount.
Shovel Knight heads to 3DS and Wii U in Europe next month
November launch finally dug up.
Shovel Knight sales surpass dev's lifetime estimate in one month
After going unpaid for months, Yacht Club shifts 180K copies.
Nintendo of America indie chief leaves company
Can now tweet again.
Shovel Knight's secret Butt Mode is assinine
Replaces all recurring proper nouns with "butt".
RecommendedShovel Knight review
The ace of spades.
Shovel Knight set to launch this month on Steam
Wii U and 3DS versions dated for North America, but not Europe.
Shovel Knight's Wii U and 3DS-exclusive multiplayer features detailed
Leave messages and engage in asynchronous battles.
Shovel Knight unearths at the end of Q1
Entering alpha now. New trailer too!
The latest batch of accepted Steam Greenlight titles have been announced
Shovel Knight, Death, Inc, and Dreamfall Chapters.
Ex-WayForward staff reveal retro platformer Shovel Knight
UPDATE: Wii U and 3DS versions confirmed... if successfully funded.