Cuphead vs Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
+1
rating points
More player ratings
Cuphead
904 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Cuphead Stands Out
Bird view / IsometricArcadeShooter
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope Stands Out
gender recastingplague doctor8-bit style
Higher Rated
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatform
Themes
ActionComedyFantasy
Features
transforming bossretro
Key Differences
Perspective
Cuphead
Bird view / Isometric
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
-Genres
Cuphead
ArcadeShooter
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
-Features
Cuphead
best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)x-ray damage1930scartoon violencefood-themed stagemulti-phase bossstarfishthe game awards 2017train levelunlockable difficulty level
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope
gender recastingplague doctor8-bit styleamiibogamescom 2015level select mapmiiverse integrationplayable bossslideshow cutscenechallenges
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Cuphead | Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2017 | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Rating | 86/100 (904 ratings) | 87/100 (540 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureArcadeIndiePlatformShooter | AdventureIndiePlatform |
| Themes | ActionComedyFantasy | ActionComedyFantasy |
| Features | transforming bossretrobest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)x-ray damage1930scartoon violencefood-themed stagemulti-phase bossstarfishthe game awards 2017train levelunlockable difficulty levelauto-scrolling levelsboss assistancecolor separationconveyor beltlocal co-opmultiple enemy boss fightsoctopusparrying | transforming bossretrogender recastingplague doctor8-bit styleamiibogamescom 2015level select mapmiiverse integrationplayable bossslideshow cutscenechallengesdevelopment hellfemale antagonistmerchantsnew game plusoff-tv playpax east 2013pax east 2014pax east 2015 |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / IsometricSide view | Side view |
| Platforms | Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Cuphead 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.
Cuphead stands out for Bird view / Isometric, Arcade, Shooter, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards), while Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope stands out for gender recasting, plague doctor, 8-bit style.
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.