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Shovel Knight: King of Cards

Original title: Shovel Knight: King of Cards - December 10, 2019
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Game Details
Developer
Yacht Club Games
Publisher
Yacht Club Games
Studio
Yacht Club Games
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Indie
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Amazon Fire TV
Release Date
December 10, 2019
Metacritic Score
-
Game Engine
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This game is the final free campaign included in the main game, Shovel Knight, and its updated title, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. The game will also be available as a standalone title on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

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Disclaimer: If you own Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, you will NOT need to purchase Shovel Knight: King of Cards separately. This title is included with all versions of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Make way for Shovel Knight: King of Cards, the grandest adventure in the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove saga! Step into the gilded boots of King Knight as you leap, Shoulder Bash, and twirl your way to a kingdom of your own in this regal prequel. Gather cards, take on challengers, and build a deck in the all-new card game, Joustus! Travel through strange worlds, gather new subjects, best the Joustus Judges, and become King of Cards! World-class platforming, exquisite visuals, a story with heart, action-packed stages, masterful music, glorious new bosses, and more await you in Shovel Knight: King of Cards.

Features:
  • See how the royal saga begins! Encounter some familiar faces, meet some new ones, and learn how King Knight came to sit upon the throne at Pridemoor Keep in the most ridiculous Shovel Knight adventure yet!
  • Smash enemies and obstacles head-on with your Shoulder Bash! King Knight’s showy play style is all about crashing, bouncing, and throwing his heft around.
  • Take part in Joustus, a brand new collectible card game created specifically for King of Cards! Build a deck, search for over 120 unique cards, defeat challengers, and become the Champion of each House of Joustus.
  • Collect tons of treasure, heirlooms, armors, abilities, and followers as you sail the skies in your quest for the Joustus Crown.
  • Test your skills with new Feats and Challenge Stages featuring boss rematches, custom-created platforming challenges, and more.
  • Enjoy Yacht Club Games’ finest visual presentation ever! The beautiful, 8-bit inspired style bridges the gap between yesterday and today.
  • Another masterful soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman!
  • Balanced gameplay is a warm welcome to newcomers and an old embrace for experts.
  • Take on a new challenge and multiply your wealth with New Game+!
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Last updated: 29.08.2026
Language Support
Language
AudioSubUI
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Chinese (Traditional)
Spanish (Spain)
Chinese (Simplified)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Content Rating
Mild Fantasy Violence
Use of Alcohol
PEGI 7
CLASS_IND L
ESRB E
CRL: 6
ClassInd: L
ESRB: E
IGRS: 13
OFLC: PG
PEGI: 7
USK (DE): 6
USK: 6
Game Features
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
DualShock Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing
System Requirements
Minimum
OS:Windows XP SP2
CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
RAM:2 GB RAM
GPU:2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB
Storage:250 MB available space
DirectX:Version 9.0
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Data aggregated from 3 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Steam
Last updated: 29.08.2026