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Shovelware

Dig your way to the bottom in one hundred levels of block digging mayhem. Avoid TNT, collect gems, save kittens, collect potatoes and more in this colourful fun filled game.

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Developer
GrindalfGames
Publisher
GrindalfGames
Release
January 20, 2026
194 days ago
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Positive17 reviews100.0%

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About the Game

Welcome to Shovelware, an engaging classical Arcade game where you have to reach the bottom of the level. Dig stable tunnels, avoid falling blocks, explosives and many other traps and contraptions. One hundred levels in a multitude of leagues, many trophies and countless cosmetics await you.

Beware of falling blocks...

In Shovelwares classic style gameplay, Blocks will fall when a space has been opened up underneath them. But they also cling to other blocks of the same colour so plan your route and build stable mineshafts through the level. 

Other obstacles exist to avoid...

Spikes, TNT, Explosive blocks, Metal Blocks and many other things exist for you to avoid in the many levels of Shovelware.

Cosmetics...

There are many cosmetics for you to purchase with the Gems you find scattered around the level, Other cosmetics can be unlocked by completing tasks in certain levels.

Cosmetics come as Body, Eyes, Head gear and Shovels. They do not affect the gameplay in any way but let you add your own flair to the in game character.

Over 100 Cosmetics exist, can you find and unlock them all?

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