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About Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove bundles Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope with three standalone adventures—Plague of Shadows, Specter of Torment, and King of Cards—into one edition. It keeps the 8‑bit retro aesthetic while adding detailed animation and multilayered parallax.
The set also includes local co‑op for Shovel of Hope, a four‑player Showdown arena, Challenge Mode with over 100 trials, and Body Swap to change character genders. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with full controller support.
01 / THE GUIDE
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope Campaign
Players control Shovel Knight, leaping across gaps, battling enemies, and hunting treasure while pursuing the Order of No Quarter and the Enchantress.
A shared‑screen co‑op mode lets a second player join the same journey, mirroring the single‑player experience.
- Coordinate jumps to avoid overlapping hazards.
- Communicate enemy patterns for smoother co‑op.
02 / THE GUIDE
Plague of Shadows Adventure
In Plague of Shadows, you become Plague Knight, an alchemist who mixes potions and assembles bomb parts into custom loadouts.
The adventure adds fresh items, distinct areas, and additional bosses, expanding the world beyond the core campaign.
- Experiment with different bomb combinations for varied effects.
- Explore every new area to locate hidden items.

03 / THE GUIDE
Specter of Torment Adventure
Specter of Torment puts you in Specter Knight’s boots, featuring wall‑climbing movement and a scythe arsenal for precise attacks.
The story reveals his tragic past and lets you recruit members of the Order of No Quarter, deepening the narrative.
- Use wall‑climb to bypass ground hazards.
- Master scythe timing to maximize damage.
04 / THE GUIDE
King of Cards Adventure
King of Cards lets you play as King Knight, employing a shoulder‑bash attack, leaping, and gathering subjects to build a kingdom.
Progression requires strategic use of these moves to advance through the prequel storyline toward the title of King of Cards.
- Practice timing of shoulder‑bash to clear obstacles.
- Collect subjects early to ease later challenges.
05 / THE GUIDE
Showdown Local Multiplayer
Showdown offers a local four‑player arena where participants duel for gems and can also access story missions with their chosen knight.
The mode supports shared‑screen PvP, letting each knight’s unique moves interact across familiar locales.
- Rotate characters to experience each knight’s abilities.
- Control gem flow by positioning near spawn points.





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