Celeste vs Shovel Knight: King of Cards
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
+3
rating points
More player ratings
Celeste
1,431 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
pax west 2017retro
Key Differences
Features
Celeste
precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxiety
Shovel Knight: King of Cards
amiiboprequel8-bit
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Celeste | Shovel Knight: King of Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2018 | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Rating | 89/100 (1,431 ratings) | 92/100 (29 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePlatform | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | precision platformingpuzzle platformerthe game awards - best independent game - winnertransgender protagonistanxietypsychological explorationrock climbingthe game awards - best score or music - nomineethe game awards - game of the year - nomineedepressionmental healthtransgenderconversationpax west 2017difficult | amiiboprequel8-bitpax west 2017retro |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Amazon Fire TV, Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Celeste and Shovel Knight: King of Cards have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Action.
Celeste stands out for precision platforming, puzzle platformer, the game awards - best independent game - winner, while Shovel Knight: King of Cards stands out for amiibo, prequel, 8-bit.
Shovel Knight: King of Cards has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.