Shovel Knight
🚀 Kickstarter · 2013

Shovel Knight

Founder: Yacht Club Games Category: Games
$0.31M raised

🛒 Where to Buy

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About Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight is a platform game developed and published by Yacht Club Games. Development was crowdfunded and the game was released for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and Windows in June 2014. It was ported to OS X and Linux in September 2014, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox One in April 2015, Amazon Fire TV in September 2015, and Nintendo Switch in March 2017. Shovel Knight is inspired by gameplay and graphics of platformer games developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game received critical acclaim, with critics considering it one of the greatest video games ever made.

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The Story

Retro-style platformer that became a flagship indie franchise.

The Pitch on Kickstarter

Shovel Knight appeared on Kickstarter in 2013. Yacht Club Games pitched the product to the audience. $0.31M raised.

Where they are now: Shipped; multiple sequels

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shovel Knight still in business?
Shipped; multiple sequels
Who founded Shovel Knight?
Shovel Knight was founded by Yacht Club Games.
Did Shovel Knight get a deal on Kickstarter?
Yes — $0.31M raised.
Where can I buy Shovel Knight?
Shovel Knight is available on Amazon and eBay. We compare current prices across both at our /results page — link below.

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