Retro platformer

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Developer

Yacht Club Games

Genre

Retro platformer

Platforms

PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox

Year

2014

About the game

An 8-bit-style action platformer in which a knight wielding a shovel sets out on an adventure. The action of pogoing on enemies with your shovel and digging up treasure feels snappy. Treasure Trove includes the main game plus additional campaigns starring several other characters. It keeps the feel of old-school games while cutting out the frustrating parts.

Why we recommend it

Called a model retro platformer for refining the feel of classic 8-bit games for modern players.

Good for — Great for: anyone who loves the feel of the classic console era

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