BattleBlock Theater® vs Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
+4
rating points
More player ratings
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
540 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionComedy
Features
pax east 2013pax east 2014pax prime 2013pax prime 2014pax prime 2015
Key Differences
Genres
BattleBlock Theater®
Puzzle
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
-Themes
BattleBlock Theater®
-Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Fantasy
Features
BattleBlock Theater®
puzzle platformeravatar awardsking of the hillnewgroundspax east 2011
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
gender recastingplague doctorthe game awards - best independent game - winner8-bit styleamiibo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | BattleBlock Theater® | Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2013 | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Rating | 83/100 (212 ratings) | 87/100 (540 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionComedy | ActionComedyFantasy |
| Features | puzzle platformeravatar awardsking of the hillnewgroundspax east 2011betrayalgames with goldpax east 2012pax east 2013pax east 2014pax prime 2010pax prime 2011pax prime 2012pax prime 2013pax prime 2014 | gender recastingplague doctorthe game awards - best independent game - winner8-bit styleamiibogamescom 2015level select mapmiiverse integrationplayable bossslideshow cutscenechallengesdevelopment helldualshock 4 support for pcfemale antagonistmerchants |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 | Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
BattleBlock Theater® and Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie.
BattleBlock Theater® stands out for Puzzle, puzzle platformer, avatar awards, king of the hill, while Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope stands out for Fantasy, gender recasting, plague doctor, the game awards - best independent game - winner.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.