Graveyard Keeper Reviews

Graveyard Keeper is ranked in the 28th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2019

Ever since the release and massive success of Stardew Valley I’ve been waiting to see what games it would inspire...

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Feb 1, 2019

So that about sums up my thoughts on Graveyard Keeper. It’s a really fun game whenever it’s not being tedious. If the game had some sort of faster travelling system or even just a run button, it would make traversing the map a ton more fun. As it sits right now I love this game, but looking at it critically it may not be for everyone. Because as much as I love the premise, the execution is a little lacking. You do get a lot of bang for your buck, seeing as how I clocked in at a little over 50 hours for about $20 on Steam, which is a lot of play time. But when most of it is tedious grinding, it doesn’t really help the game’s case.

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85 / 100
Aug 15, 2018

This is an excellent farm simulator. It stands out for its wide crafty system and skill tree, with a scandalous graphic section and an eye-catching soundtrack. Certain decisions in the playable section take away some points, but even so it is an excellent purchase for lovers of the genre.

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Recommended
Aug 22, 2018

It's cute to look at, which is a big plus when you're chopping up dead, rotting-by-the-minute bodies. It's colourful, the different parts of the map are distinct, the animations are totally in line and with all this--it makes it a joy to walk around and explore. I never felt lost (even with the map on standby) and I never felt bored of what I was looking at on screen.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2018

This game appeals to all who find they have an inclination for existential and pessimistic morbidity, though they want to keep it lighthearted. In addition to being a fun play on death and what that entails, this game also begins to describe issues involving faith, trust, community, ethics, and politics. We highly suggest everyone to play this game and see if it sticks with you as much as it did for us.

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80%
Dec 5, 2018

Graveyard Keeper is an unconventional grave digger simulator that can keep you entertained for dozens, even hundreds of hours. Just don't expect nothing too revolutionary.

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Unscored
Nov 13, 2018
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6 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2018

A game trying to be deeper than its inspirations, but ends up digging a little too deep.

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7 / 10
Aug 23, 2018

If reaching the anti-climatic ending is all you want from this title then you’ll be sorely disappointed. Its brilliance shines in the everyday mastery and management of its systems, in a fleeting but fulfilling experience of a productive and successful existence.

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6.5 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2018

Graveyard Keeper has a high quality to it with a ton to do, the starting segment is however quite boring to work through.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2018

Graveyard Keeper truly is the dark version of Stardew Valley we didn’t know we needed. Farming organs instead of crops and watching witches burn with neighbors in lieu of that summer cookout shoves harsh realities in your face in the guise of entertainment. We play games for the fantasy, the thrills and excitement we normally don’t get in our day to day, but why do we play simulation games? Surely, we could go out and just do what we’re playing, right? Maybe we subconsciously want to see how hard life can be in order to bring our easier lives into perspective and appreciation. Or maybe we want to see how others can go through hell for a sliver of a chance at a happy ending in the hope we can find similar inspirations to reignite our individual purposes. Playing a character who is forced to live the life as a hermitted body carver and graveyard keeper in order to see your family is humbling, yet something I’m happy to have experienced.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2018

'Graveyard Keeper' puts you in the shoes of the Gravekeeper. You are responsible for maintaining the graveyard, building relationships with the townspeople, and making money by any means necessary - morally or not. With it's interpretive playstyle, pixelated graphics, and myriad of things to do, 'Graveyard Keeper' will keep you entertained for a long time.

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70 / 100
Aug 15, 2018

Graveyard Keeper is an engaging sim that's a little too cheap with giving out information.

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10 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2019

I personally absolutely love the game, I’m still playing it and this review has taken a whole lot longer than it initially should have done but I just wanted to perfect it. I know when I stop writing this I’ll be heading off back to my graveyard to clean some things up with it and further venture into the dungeons. Yes, there were a few bugs, but nothing that made it unplayable or frustrated me. An amazing little game with so much to offer so I will be giving this the Thumb Culture Platinum Award!

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6.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2018

Graveyard Keeper's signature mechanic provides plenty of fun, and the numerous other activities keep things interesting, but the game is bogged down by balance issues, slow progression, and poor combat. There's a neat experience to be had here, but you need a lot of patience to get the most out of it.

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7 / 10
Jul 4, 2019

GOOD - Graveyard Keeper is the dark and twisted humorous companion to games like Stardew Valley. It boasts many similarities but delves particularly deep into crafting, exploration, and story intertwinement. For a more casual player, this game can easily feel overwhelming, somewhat confusing and definitely complicated though. Tending a cemetery ends up being far more enjoyable that one might expect with Graveyard Keeper and it’s a very reasonable to give this game a go for $20 on the Nintendo eShop.

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Unscored
Aug 25, 2018

If you're an absolute sucker for life simulation games based on crafting and building, Graveyard Keeper will certainly be to your liking. Even if you're a genre tourist like myself, you'll find it hard to deny the game's ability to make you keep coming back for more. Whether you'll stick with it or not depends on how much you're able to tolerate busywork and planning without much of a narrative return.

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2 / 10
Jul 3, 2019

Despite their being a morbidly entertaining personality to this game which shows all the hallmarks and potential of a well designed treat, it's too broken to play in its current state. I've enjoyed what I have been able to play of Graveyard Keeper but until it's patched, this game is a tough one to recommend to anyone who isn't a PS4 error screen enthusiast.

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Aug 22, 2018

Some gamers may appreciate Graveyard Keeper's grindfest of a campaign but those who are looking for something more immediately gratifying will likely become frustrated beyond repair with its convoluted systems and tedious tasks.

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75 / 100
Jul 13, 2021

Graveyard Keeper is visually well resolved and brings one of the best soundtracks in the genre. Its story flirts with moral aspects like few games dare, and its mission and progression system has its uninspired moments, but it's enough to get us involved and convince us to move on to the next grave.

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