Due to its runaway success, Shovel Knight has appeared on many different platforms, sometimes with their own features. This page lists all differences between versions.
Computer Versions
The Windows, Mac, Linux and Windows 10 versions are identical. They can all be bought from the Yacht Club Games website, Steam, GOG or Humble.
Steam
- Feats are integrated with Steam Achievements
- Integrated with the trading card system; which unlocks badges, backgrounds and emoticons
- Battletoads Sidequest: a special fight with the Battletoads to unlock some special gear
GOG
- Includes 3 HD Wallpapers and 19 Avatars
- Battletoads Sidequest: a special fight with the Battletoads to unlock some special gear
Windows 10
- Battletoads Sidequest: a special fight with the Battletoads to unlock some special gear
Nintendo Versions
Nintendo 3DS Family (3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL), Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
Via the Shovel Knight Amiibos
The 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS require a NFC Reader/Writer accessory.
- Custom Knight for (main campaign only)
- Madame Meeber and the Fairy of Shovelry (all campaigns)[1]
Nintendo 3DS
- Streetpass Arena
- No Co-op Mode or Battle Mode planned
- Stereoscopic 3D- Naturally the 2DS cannot display 3D images.
- Touchscreen functionality
- Ability to trade Play Coins for in-game gold (only in the Shovel of Hope campain)
Wii U
- Digger's Diary
- Gamepad Support
- Touchscreen functionality
Nintendo Switch
- One month timed exclusivity of Specter of Torment and Body Swap Mode.
Sony Versions
PS3, PS4, PS Vita
- Kratos Sidequest: a special fight with Kratos to unlock some special gear
- Cross Buy: game available across the PS3, PS4 and PS Vita after purchasing it once
- Cross Save: Save files can be uploaded to be consistent across consoles
- Feats are integrated with Playstation Trophies
PS4
- The Lightbar functionality.
PS Vita
- Backtouch functionality.
- No Co-op Mode or Battle Mode planned
Xbox One Version
- Battletoads Sidequest: a special fight with the Battletoads to unlock some special gear
- Feats are integrated with Xbox Achievements