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Shovel Knight Dig

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch

Shovel Knight Dig

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One

Yacht Club Games · 2022

LumiScore

55/100

Good

Shovel Knight Dig is an action-adventure game that builds spatial awareness and strategic thinking through fast-paced digging and combat, with frequent cartoonish combat.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

25

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.45

Shovel Knight Dig is a fast-paced action-adventure game that challenges players with strategic decision-making and quick reflexes as they dig through constantly shifting levels. It encourages problem-solving and adaptive thinking, as players must learn enemy patterns and environmental hazards to progress. The game's Roguelike elements promote learning from failure and transferring knowledge to new runs.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Shovel Knight Dig is generally low-risk, its action-oriented gameplay involves frequent, albeit cartoonish, combat. The procedurally generated levels can sometimes lead to feelings of frustration due to unpredictable challenges. The game's focus on individual progression means there are no social-emotional benefits from multiplayer interaction.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~2 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Shovel Knight Dig safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Shovel Knight Dig a LumiScore of 55/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Shovel Knight Dig appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Shovel Knight Dig, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shovel Knight Dig?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Shovel Knight Dig is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Shovel Knight Dig?

While Shovel Knight Dig is generally low-risk, its action-oriented gameplay involves frequent, albeit cartoonish, combat. The procedurally generated levels can sometimes lead to feelings of frustration due to unpredictable challenges. The game's focus on individual progression means there are no social-emotional benefits from multiplayer interaction.