While the core gameplay remains consistent across platforms, the 3DS version offers exclusive enhancements:
: Scanning Shovel Knight amiibo unlocks "Custom Knight" for leveling up and cosmetic customization, plus exclusive challenge stages. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove [Decrypted] 3DS (...
: You can trade 3DS Play Coins for in-game gold specifically in the Shovel of Hope campaign. The Complete Package (Mostly) While the core gameplay remains consistent across platforms,
: A 3DS-exclusive mode where you record brief combat movements to "battle" other players you encounter via StreetPass. : Note that the 3DS version does not
: Note that the 3DS version does not include the local co-op mode or the Shovel Knight Showdown fighting game found on home consoles. 'Shovel Knight Treasure Trove' Review - The Comenian
: Widely considered some of the best 3D on the system. It adds incredible depth to the 8-bit parallax backgrounds, particularly in levels like the "Flying Machine".
: The bottom touchscreen keeps the main action screen clean by moving the inventory and relic selection to the bottom, allowing for seamless item swapping without pausing.