But the critical question for any veteran gamer isn't just "does it run?"—it's

You have a Bluetooth controller (Razer Kishi, Backbone, or DualSense) and a Netflix subscription. Skip it if: You intend to play purely with touchscreen for the "Specter of Torment" DLC.

Here is the breakdown of what you actually get when you purchase the Shovel Knight Android port. Unlike freemium mobile games that nickle-and-dime you for extra lives or skins, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Android is a premium, one-time purchase. You are not buying a demo or a stripped-down "runner" version.