Shovel Pirate

A 2D puzzle platformer about pirates and hidden treasure

Neutronized · Released Feb 14, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 60
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 7, 2024
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shovel Pirate?

This side-scrolling platformer follows a pirate hunting treasure across 15 levels. You follow maps and clues, solve puzzles, avoid traps, and search for secret collectibles. You can also compete in local player-versus-player multiplayer.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching platforming stages for hidden collectibles

Not for you if...

−you expect complex mechanics rather than basic platforming

What players say

93% of 60 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, music, and controls. The most common complaint is the short length, with several players questioning whether the limited content justifies the price.

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Shovel Pirate system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 1 Ghz
Graphics: DirectX9 compatible video card
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space

Does Shovel Pirate have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Shovel Pirate run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Shovel Pirate use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam