SHOVELBOY (2023)

Developer: LGV
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, precise platformer where you collect a shovel in each short, increasingly tough level, with a tight three-life system and a built-in timer.

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What players say

Players call it a simple, short retro platformer with 21 levels that takes under 2 hours to beat. It has easy and hard modes, tight controls, and some bugs like softlocking on death. Many say it is fun for the low price but over quickly.

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