Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

Side-scrolling action platformer with wall climbing and aerial scythe attacks

Yacht Club Games · Released Apr 5, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 493
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 years ago; Mar 1, 2021

What is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment?

In this single-player prequel to Shovel Knight, Specter Knight serves the Enchantress by recruiting knights for the Order of No Quarter. You move through stages, fight enemies with a scythe, cross gaps with dash attacks, and collect and upgrade special weapons.

For you if...

+you like fast, movement-focused combat in side-scrolling stages
+you enjoy pixel art and retro-style music
+you want platforming challenges and boss rematches

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving movement over tricky jumps and dash attacks
−you want a long campaign rather than a short prequel

What players say

94% of 493 reviews are positive

Players praise the movement-focused combat, music, and story, though some find the jumping and dash controls awkward. Others warn that the campaign is already included in Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.

Screenshots and trailer

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
Graphics: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, French, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.