Shovelware

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Shovelware is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Grindalf Games and was released on January 20, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Shovelwares classic arcade style gameplay you have to reach the bottom of the level by digging, avoiding traps and not getting crushed by falling blocks. With ten leagues, One hundred levels, Nine trophies per level and plenty of skins, headgear and shovels there is a lot to unlock in Shovelware. Beware of falling blocks..Blocks will fall when a space has been opened up under them. But t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Addictive and challenging gameplay with a variety of creative and nostalgic levels reminiscent of classic and flash games.
Intuitive controls and plenty of replay value, including unlockable cosmetics and multiple difficulty levels.
Engaging boss fights and secondary objectives that encourage strategic play and skill mastery.

Lacks in-game tutorials or explanations for some mechanics, which can make understanding certain aspects difficult.
Some glitches such as input being 'held onto' between screens and an annoying bug related to processing input on the level menu.
Mixed reception to the exclusive use of Kevin MacLeod music, which some players find repetitive or tiresome.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features intuitive controls and solid design that adapts well to different levels and player pace, though some mechanics like block behavior and gem counting are confusing due to lack of explanation. An in-game tutorial or clearer instructions would improve the experience.
- “Fortunately, the controls are pretty intuitive, and you don't have to understand the block mechanics at first to get through things (at least on easy).”
- “Incredible gameplay design depending on level and player's pace.”
- “A couple of the mechanics are hard to figure out, such as when blocks fall slowly or quickly or how contiguous blocks of gems only count as 1 gem, and there is no explanation of the controls.”
- “The controls and mechanics are pretty intuitive but I wish there was a little in-game tutorial or something in the menu to tell you how to play the game.”
- “Why do I try to beat the main mechanic of the game?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is light and enjoyable, particularly during short cutscenes, which players appreciate for their fun tone and the option to skip if desired.
- “Cutscenes are short and lightly humorous, and I realized eventually that you can skip them with escape.”
- “Funny game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game exclusively features tracks by Kevin MacLeod, which some users find problematic or limiting.
- “My largest problem with this game is the exclusive use of Kevin MacLeod music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional glitches where inputs are unintentionally retained and triggered immediately upon switching menus, impacting overall stability.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature pleasant, stylized visuals that contribute to an appealing and distinctive aesthetic.
- “Pleasant stylized visuals”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers simple controls but delivers deep complexity, providing plenty of replay value that keeps players engaged.
- “Another fun little gem by Grindalf Games. Don't let its simple controls fool you; there's plenty of complexity to be found in this arcade game with plenty of replay value.”