
Graveyard Keeper
Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuild
Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.
Year 8
Aug 15, 2025 - Jun 14, 2026
Tracked sources for Graveyard Keeper were limited between 2025-08-15 and 2026-05-02, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2 and Graveyard Keeper Free Play Event and sits between Fixed critical issue moving to next dungeon floor on 2022-04-18 (bug_fix) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.
- Verified activity: 2026-04-09 - Announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2: Graveyard Keeper 2 is coming with new features including machinery building, automation, and managing an undead army.; 2026-04-09 - Graveyard Keeper Free Play Event: Play the original Graveyard Keeper for free on various platforms until April 13th..
- What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
- Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Fixed critical issue moving to next dungeon floor on 2022-04-18 (bug_fix).
- After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
Year 7
Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 15, 2025
Year 6
Aug 15, 2023 - Aug 15, 2024
Year 5
Aug 15, 2022 - Aug 15, 2023
Year 4
Aug 15, 2021 - Aug 15, 2022
Better Save Soul DLC launched on October 27, 2021, introducing new gameplay elements and a story expansion. This major addition brought a new area dedicated to workbenches, enhancing crafting options. Players also gained access to remote craft control, allowing them to manage workbenches directly from the map.
- New Gameplay Features:
- Global Craft Control: Manage Zombie Workstations directly from the map.
- Soul Saving Mechanic: Save souls for The Ancient Contract and personal gain.
- Quest to Help Euric: Assist Euric as part of the DLC storyline.
- Customization Options:
- Sweet Home Enhancements: Added various customization options such as ornaments and wallpapers.
- New Grave Markers and Fences: Introduced stylish burial options in the DLC.
- Improved NPC Behavior: NPCs now interact properly and no longer remain idle after sermons.
- User Interface Updates:
- Updated Remote Craft Control Interface: Enhanced look and functionality.
- Skullbars Interface Improvements: Fixed alignment issues for grave and zombie displays.
- Critical Bug Fixes:
- Resolved a critical issue preventing players from moving to the next dungeon floor.
- Restored functionality to achievements that had been broken.
Year 3
Aug 15, 2020 - Aug 15, 2021
Game of Crone DLC launched on October 27, 2020, introducing 6-12 hours of additional gameplay, new mechanics, and storylines. This expansion added significant content, including the ability to build a refugee camp and new achievements. Players also encountered a vampire and unraveled more mysteries surrounding their predecessor's death.
- New Content: The DLC brought numerous new features, including:
- New gameplay mechanics, such as bag improvements and the development of a prisoners' camp.
- New storylines and achievements, along with various new items like dishes, gravestones, and teleportation scrolls.
- Players could now ally with Comrade Donkey and deal with a vampire terrorizing a village.
- Gameplay Changes: Various gameplay mechanics were modified or introduced, including:
- Zombies gained the ability to craft Memory tincture after the Keeper crafts it once.
- The logic for Donkey's arrival was updated, allowing him to participate in the revolution regardless of corpse space or carrot availability.
- Players could now remove beehives in the Apiary.
- Balance Adjustments: The game received several balance changes, such as:
- A shorter cooldown for the teleport stone.
- Updates to the purchase mechanics for Aristocrat Papers, allowing multiple buys.
- Audio Enhancements: The game introduced new ambient sounds and music, enhancing the overall experience, including new soundtracks added with the DLC.
- Localization Updates: Polish and Italian localizations were added for the Game of Crone DLC, improving accessibility for more players.
Year 2
Aug 15, 2019 - Aug 15, 2020
Stranger Sins DLC launched on October 28, 2019, introducing a wealth of new content and mechanics to *Graveyard Keeper*. This major update added 4-8 hours of gameplay centered around tavern management and village history. Players can now manage a tavern, automate alcohol production, and utilize new zombie technologies, enhancing the overall experience.
- New Features: Players gained access to a Tavern Management Feature, allowing them to sell food and beverages, and a Zombie-Brewery and Zombie-Winery to automate production.
- Tavern added to the map for enhanced exploration.
- New Gameplay Hours included 4-5 hours for veterans and 4-8 for newcomers.
- New Achievements and New Music were also part of the DLC.
- Gameplay Enhancements: The DLC introduced significant gameplay mechanics, including Automated Grapes and Hops Growing and the ability to assign Zombies to Carry Grapes and Hops to the house basement.
- UI Improvements: A List of All Tutorial Windows was added, allowing players to easily access tutorials at any time.
- Performance Updates: The October 28 patch brought Performance and Optimization Improvements, contributing to a smoother gaming experience.
- Visual and Audio Updates: New Visual Notifications for New Corpses were implemented, alongside Added Missing Character Voices to enrich the game’s audio experience.
Year 1
Aug 15, 2018 - Aug 15, 2019
Breaking Dead DLC launched on October 29, 2018, marking a significant expansion for *Graveyard Keeper*. This free DLC introduced new features, including Zombie Workers that automate various tasks, and a new questline tied to the DLC content. Players also gained access to the Zombie Alchemy feature, allowing for more complex crafting options.
- New Content:
- Zombie Alchemy Feature added on November 26, enabling players to create new alchemy recipes using zombies.
- New Questline and Crafts associated with the Breaking Dead DLC, enhancing gameplay variety.
- Toolbelt introduced on October 29, expanding inventory management by allowing tools to be stored in dedicated slots.
- Teleport Points were added at the lighthouse and quarry to facilitate easier navigation.
- Gameplay Enhancements:
- Alchemy Rework on December 5 improved the alchemy system, providing clearer results and tips for crafting.
- Logistics Chains with Zombies allowed for automated sales, increasing efficiency in resource management.
- New Crafting Options included the ability to create a Bucket of Blood and break old gravestones for resources.
- Balance Changes:
- General balance adjustments were made across various crafting and building requirements to enhance the overall experience.
- Crafting Time Reduction implemented on August 16 reduced the time required for multiple crafts.
- Quality of Life Improvements:
- Enhanced Game Saving System was added, making saving more secure with a backup feature.
- Instant Removal of Unfinished Buildings allowed players to quickly manage their construction projects.