Underplayed Gems

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021)

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon cover
Developer
VINE, Yacht Club Games
Publisher
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 625 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic blend of puzzle clearing and dungeon crawling where every move must balance offense and survival in tight, grid-based skirmishes.

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What players say

Players praise the unique twist on puzzle action but say it gets repetitive. The game is a roguelike with distinct characters that each play differently, and some note it is more puzzle than typical Shovel Knight. Music and visuals are consistently praised, while a few criticize the gameplay as middling.

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