PC requirements
Shovel Knight System Requirements
Shovel Knight needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
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Other platforms
Shovel Knight is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Shovel Knight on PC
Can my PC run Shovel Knight?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Shovel Knight need?
250 MB available space