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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Android · macOS · PC · PS Vita · PlayStation 4 · Wii U · Nintendo 3DS · Nintendo Switch · Linux · Xbox One

Yacht Club Games · 2014

LumiScore

54/100

Good

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a platformer that builds spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills through challenging gameplay.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

14

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.75

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove offers a classic 2D platforming experience that challenges players with precise movement, strategic combat, and engaging boss battles. It fosters cognitive skills like spatial awareness, problem-solving, and reaction time, while providing a sense of accomplishment through its well-designed levels and progression system.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As a single-player, one-time purchase game, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove presents minimal risks related to monetization, social interaction, or manipulative design mechanics. Content risks are mild, primarily involving cartoon violence suitable for its E10+ rating.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove a LumiScore of 54/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (E10+), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

As a single-player, one-time purchase game, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove presents minimal risks related to monetization, social interaction, or manipulative design mechanics. Content risks are mild, primarily involving cartoon violence suitable for its E10+ rating.