Shovel Knight
Xbox One · 2014
About this game
In ancient medieval times, the land belonged to lords and heroes.
In that day there was many a mighty warrior, but undoubtedly, the mightiest of all heroes were Shovel Knight and Shield Knight.
↓ Read more
Together, they made an unstoppable force of justice and shovelry ... but their journeys together came to a close when tragedy struck the duo in the Tower of Fate.
Assaulted by foes, Shovel Knight fell in combat, and when he awoke, Shield Knight was gone.
His spirit and will to adventure shattered by the death of his companion, he retreated to live a quiet life of solitude, until he heard word that the Tower of Fate had come to be occupied by an evil sorcerer known only as The Enchantress.
With the land besieged by her agents, Shovel Knight hears the call to action and takes up arms once again to defend the land, and return to the place where his friend was felled ...
Shovel Knight is an action platformer.
You play as the titular character, a legendary hero who firmly believes in the code of shovelry: "Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly!" It reminds of games such as Mega Man or the older Castlevania games, as it blends combat and platforming together in a similar way.
The way the knight attacks with his shovel pointing down is similar to Disney's DuckTales .
In Shovel Knight gold can be found everywhere in the game, and the player will need to pay it in spades in order to buy a multitude of items, including Relics, which can be used to aid in both combat and navigation for the fee of magic points; upgrades to one's maximum health points or magic points; and different sets of armor, each with their own effects.
The player may choose to destroy checkpoints for a bonus in gold.
About Xbox One
Microsoft's Xbox One launched in 2013 alongside the PS4 and leaned heavily into backwards compatibility and subscription services like Game Pass. Because so many Xbox One owners moved to all-digital libraries, physical Xbox One cartridges — sorry, discs — in good condition are comparatively less common on the secondhand market than their PlayStation equivalents from the same era.
Gamevaro tracks Shovel Knight for Xbox One with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Shovel Knight to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This XONE release dates back to 2014.
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €23.80 |
| 2026-06-25 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €28.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Shovel Knight, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox One titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Shovel Knight worth?
Shovel Knight for Xbox One is currently worth €28.22 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Shovel Knight rare?
Shovel Knight has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox One titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Shovel Knight?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Shovel Knight worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Shovel Knight is currently worth €28.22 loose, versus €23.80 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Xbox One games
![Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition [Artbook Edition] (XONE)](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co268v.jpg)
![NBA 2K24 [Black Mamba Edition] (XONE)](/covers/xbox-one/187171.webp)
