Shovel Knight
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Time to beat
- About 8 hours
- Languages
- 12 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 12.04 or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | Compatible up to 10.15.17 Catalina |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Plays on Nintendo 3DS. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Plays on PlayStation Vita. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Wii U. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $14.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Shovel Knight alone?
Yes, Shovel Knight has a single-player mode.
Is Shovel Knight multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player.
How long is Shovel Knight?
Shovel Knight takes about 8 hours at a normal pace, 3 hours if you rush, 10 hours to complete everything, based on 7 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Shovel Knight support?
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Shovel Knight?
The minimum is Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB.
What platforms is Shovel Knight on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One.
Where is Shovel Knight cheapest?
In United States, at $14.99 on Steam, as last checked.