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Is Shovel Pirate worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want a compact pirate treasure hunt
- Puzzle players who enjoy clues, traps, and collectible searches
- Local multiplayer groups seeking a pirate-themed game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large platformer campaign may find 15 levels limited in scope
- Players looking for platforming without puzzles, traps, or treasure searches may not suit its structure
- Players seeking online multiplayer rather than local PvP
Our take on Shovel Pirate
The store page gives a specific level count and mentions local PvP, but provides little detail about multiplayer structure or puzzle variety. Its focus is a compact treasure hunt rather than a broad account of the game’s overall scope.
What is Shovel Pirate?
Shovel Pirate is a platformer about following a map, searching for hints, and collecting hidden treasures.
Players take the role of a pirate gathering unusual treasures across 15 levels. The stages include puzzles, traps to avoid, secret collectibles, and characters with a cute visual style. Local player-versus-player multiplayer is also included, alongside music tracks. The game combines platforming with a treasure-finding quest and puzzle-focused obstacles.
How Shovel Pirate plays
- 01Treasure Hunt
- The quest uses a map and hints to guide the search for hidden treasures.
- 02Fifteen Levels
- The game contains 15 stages with action, puzzles, and traps.
- 03Local PvP
- Players can compete against one another in local multiplayer.
- 04Secret Collectibles
- The levels contain hidden items for players to discover.
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Shovel Pirate: platforms & release
Is Shovel Pirate worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want a compact pirate treasure hunt. Skip it if: players seeking a large platformer campaign may find 15 levels limited in scope.
Where can I download Shovel Pirate?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Shovel Pirate's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Shovel Pirate on?
Windows only.
