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| Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on PC & consoles. |
If you thought managing a graveyard was already a strange job, Graveyard Keeper 2 is here to make things even stranger. Publisher tinyBuild and developer Lazy Bear Games have officially launched the dark medieval management sim sequel, and it’s available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
A New Keeper, a New Disaster
The sequel takes place several years after the original Graveyard Keeper. This time, you step into the role of the Grand Inquisitor—or more specifically, a second version of the Keeper. This unfortunate soul was blamed for the zombie outbreak that the first game’s protagonist helped set in motion. Now, after being freed from imprisonment, they’re tasked with fixing the mess, rebuilding a town devastated by the zombie apocalypse, and defending it from whatever horrors come next.
It’s a setup that keeps the original’s dark humor and morbid charm while giving players a fresh reason to dig into the dirt.
Rebuilding, Automating, and Profiting From the Dead
At its heart, Graveyard Keeper 2 still delivers the cemetery management loop fans loved the first time around. But the sequel expands that formula with much deeper zombie-based automation. Players gather resources from flora, fauna, and even human remains—hearts, bones, skin, and other unsettling materials—then use them to build machinery and automate production chains. The goal isn’t just to survive; it’s to turn the town’s reconstruction into a profitable operation.
If you manage your undead workforce well, you can keep production moving while you focus on bigger threats. It’s a mix of resource gathering, crafting, and grim entrepreneurship that gives the game its unique identity.
Combat Adds a Whole New Layer
Beyond graveyard upkeep and economic expansion, Graveyard Keeper 2 introduces a full combat system. Players can build towers and fortifications, craft armor and weapons, and train undead troops before leading them into battle against invading forces. Fights unfold across the town’s districts, and capturing control points is key to pushing back enemy waves and unlocking new areas.
For anyone who wanted more action alongside the management mechanics, this sequel delivers it without completely abandoning the series’ quirky roots.
For more details, you can check out the Graveyard Keeper 2 Steam page, visit the official Graveyard Keeper 2 website, or explore the original Graveyard Keeper site to see where it all began.
Price, Pre-Order Bonuses, and a Free Demo
Graveyard Keeper 2 is priced at $24.99 across all platforms. Players who pre-ordered got a 20 percent discount, bringing the price down to $19.99. Pre-order bonuses included an exclusive sauna building and a platform-specific outfit color: light blue on Steam, green on Xbox, dark blue on PlayStation, and red on both Nintendo Switch consoles.
If you’re still on the fence, there’s good news—a free demo remains available on all platforms, so you can try the game before committing to a purchase.
Who’s Behind the Game?
Lazy Bear Games is an independent studio based in Lithuania, also known for Punch Club and Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story. tinyBuild, the publisher, has previously released the Hello Neighbor series and the original Graveyard Keeper.
With Graveyard Keeper 2, the team is clearly aiming to build on what worked before while adding more automation, more combat, and more ways to get your hands dirty. If you enjoyed the first game’s strange blend of management and dark comedy, this sequel looks ready to bury you in new challenges—in the best possible way.