Is Shovel Knight: King of Cards appropriate for children?

# Shovel Knight: King of Cards - Parental Guide Shovel Knight: King of Cards is a challenging platformer featuring cartoonish combat violence that may be intense for younger children. The game requires significant skill and patience, making it better suited for older children and teenagers who enjoy difficult action games. There's no inappropriate language, sexual content, or online multiplayer.

What age is Shovel Knight: King of Cards suitable for?

Our verdict for Shovel Knight: King of Cards is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Shovel Knight: King of Cards safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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