One Of The Best Stardew Valley-Likes Ever Is 100% Free On Steam, But Only For A Few Days

Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild have announced Graveyard Keeper 2, the sequel to their acclaimed cemetery management simulator. The sequel is coming to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, and other platforms later in 2026. Players will restore a town and lead an undead army into battle to save the realm from a zombie apocalypse, expanding on the original’s darkly comedic premise.

The original Graveyard Keeper launched in 2018 and arrived on Nintendo Switch in 2019. It has become recognized as one of the best Stardew Valley-like games, offering a grim twist on the cozy life simulation genre. As the graveyard caretaker, players engage in increasingly questionable business practices: harvesting human body parts as crafting resources, creating prayer candles from human fat, selling human meat to restaurants, and making deals with cultists—all presented with dark humor.

To celebrate the sequel’s announcement, the original Graveyard Keeper is being offered completely free for a limited time on both Steam and Xbox, where it normally costs $19.99 USD (£15.99 GBP). This is a permanent claim offer, allowing players to keep the game in their libraries indefinitely. The promotional period appears tied to the announcement event, providing an opportunity for new players to experience the original before the sequel’s release later in 2026.

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• One Of The Best Stardew Valley-Likes Ever Is 100% Free On Steam, But Only For A Few Days
• Cemetery Management Sim ‘Graveyard Keeper’ Digs Up A Sequel On Switch 1 & 2
• Graveyard Keeper 2 is coming this year, and the original is free to keep on Steam if you grab it now
• ‘Graveyard Keeper’ Is Available To Claim For Free On Xbox For A Limited Time