If you want something native to Android that was built for touchscreens from the ground up, check out these titles: Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

If your version of Shovel Knight boots up but does not display touch controls, you need a third-party app to overlay a virtual gamepad. The most reliable tool for this is (by Fishstix) or Mantis Gamepad Pro . Step-by-Step Setup with Mantis Gamepad Pro

: A puzzle-adventure hybrid available on Android via . Shovel Knight Dig

First, a critical note. Shovel Knight is officially listed on the Google Play Store as a standard purchase (as of 2025). To get it:

For the best experience: Play Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon via Netflix.

Move the "Jump" and "Attack" buttons closer together. Since Shovel Knight relies on the Shovel Drop (down + jump), you need your thumb to be able to transition quickly.