Series
Shovel Knight Games in Order
All 13 entries, oldest first.
The Shovel Knight series has 13 entries in our database, from Shovel Knight to Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows
· 95/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Shovel Knight Dig
· 83/100
Earliest entry
Shovel Knight
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
13 games
89
Shovel Knight
95
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows
83
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Blaster Master Zero: EX Character - Shovel Knight
95
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
70
Shovel Knight Showdown
61
Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon
83
Shovel Knight Dig
Shovel Knight: Dig - Fate and Fortune
Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon - Puzzler's Pack DLC
Balatro: Friends of Jimbo 3
Shovel Knight: Dig - Wicked Wishes
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Shovel Knight games are there?
There are 13 games in the Shovel Knight series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Shovel Knight games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Shovel Knight?
Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is the best reviewed entry at 95/100, while Shovel Knight Dig is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.