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games like

Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION6 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION4 /10

Like Shovel Knight, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Shovel Knight

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

BattleBlock Theater cover art
BattleBlock TheaterPracticed Mastery · co-op platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Jazz Jackrabbit 2Practiced Mastery · run-and-gun platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Tomb Raider (2013)Practiced Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Bow aim, QTEs, and platforming timing matter.

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Uncharted 2: Among ThievesPracticed Mastery · cinematic action adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Set-piece gunplay and traversal under fire

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Super Mario WorldPure Mechanics · 2D platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Perfect inputs trivialise every jump, spin and cape flight

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Ori and the Blind ForestPure Mechanics · precision metroidvania

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Precise platforming and bash-chain escape sequences

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Rayman LegendsPure Mechanics · 2D platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Tight 2D platforming and music levels

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PsychonautsPracticed Mastery · platform adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Mental-world enemies follow fixed behaviours

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Rayman OriginsPure Mechanics · 2D platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Fluid run-jump-glide chains

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Spyro the DragonPracticed Mastery · collectathon platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Gliding and charging need modest precision at most

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Little Nightmares IIPracticed Mastery · puzzle platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - More combat and platforming precision.

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Jak and Daxter: The Precursor LegacyPracticed Mastery · 3D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Lurkers follow set patterns

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Game details

Released
2014
Developer
Yacht Club Games
Franchise
Shovel Knight
Platforms
PS3, PS4, Linux, 3DS, PC, Mac, WiiU, Vita, XONE, Switch
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
89/100
IGDB users
86/100
PlatformAdventureIndieActionFantasyComedy