Because the original Shovel Knight was also released on the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS—two handhelds that emulate beautifully on modern Android flagships—many players simply emulate the Vita version. The Vita version runs at a native 60fps and scales perfectly to 16:9 screens.

: Streaming the game from a PC to an Android device using the Steam Link app . Comparison of Versions Pocket Dungeon (Android) Fire TV Port (Sideloaded) Emulated (3DS/Vita) Availability Play Store (Netflix) Amazon Appstore External ROMs Touch Controls None (Controller required) Virtual Buttons Gameplay Type Puzzle/Roguelite Original Platformer Original Platformer Stability Low (Device dependent) PortMaster Guide: 500+ PC Games on Handhelds!

, primarily targeting Amazon Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. The Controller Catch : Unlike most mobile games, this official port does not support touch controls

In Shovel Knight, players take on the role of the titular hero, tasked with rescuing the kingdom's princess from the clutches of the evil Enchantress. The game features side-scrolling action, with players using Shovel Knight's trusty shovel to defeat enemies, dig through dirt, and solve puzzles. The Android port retains all the features that made the original game a hit, including: