If you want to grab Graveyard Keeper for free, you can claim the full base game on PS4, PS5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Steam for a limited time and keep it forever once it’s in your library. The promotion is tied to the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2 and runs until around April 13, 2026, depending on your region and platform.
Graveyard Keeper: Free Claim Guide
| Category | Details |
| Promotional Price | Free ($0.00) — Normally $19.99 |
| End Date | April 13, 2026 (approx. 10:00 AM local time) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PS4/PS5, **Xbox One/Series X |
| Ownership | Permanent (Keep it forever in your library) |
| Included Content | Full Base Game (DLCs sold separately) |
| Why it’s Free | Marketing for the Graveyard Keeper II announcement |
Platform-Specific Instructions
| Platform | Where to Go | How to Claim |
| PC (Steam) | Steam Store | Search “Graveyard Keeper,” click “Add to Account.” |
| PlayStation | PS Store | Search the game; the price will show as $0.00 / Free. |
| Xbox | Xbox Store | Select “Get” or “Own for Free” on the product page. |
The “Cozy but Dark” Comparison
If you’ve never played, here is how it compares to the giant of the genre, Stardew Valley:
| Feature | Stardew Valley | Graveyard Keeper |
| Main Loop | Farming, Mining, Relationships | Cemetery Management, Alchemy, Harvesting |
| Tone | Wholesome and Relaxing | Dark, Satirical, and Morally Questionable |
| Complexity | Moderate Crafting | Deep Tech Trees & Automation |
| End Goal | Grandfather’s Approval / Community | Find a way back to the modern world |
This is ideal for players who like cozy but slightly twisted management sims in the vein of Stardew Valley, as well as anyone curious about the sequel and wanting to catch up on the original without spending the usual $19.99. You’re getting the full 2018 game that has since built a strong cult audience across PC and consoles.
Quick steps: how to claim Graveyard Keeper for free
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On your chosen platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or PC), open the relevant store (PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or Steam).
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Search for “Graveyard Keeper” and open the standard base game page (not DLC or bundles).
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Confirm the price shows as free / 100% discount during the promo window.
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Select “Add to Library”, “Add to Account”, or “Get” to permanently add it to your account.
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Optional: start the download now so it’s ready to play, but you don’t need to install immediately to keep the license.
How long is Graveyard Keeper free for?
You have only a few days from the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2 to claim the original game for free, and most sources agree the offer ends on or around April 13, 2026.
Steam’s promo text explicitly says the game is “Free to keep when you get it before Apr 13 @ 10:00am,” which gives a clear cutoff on PC. Community deal trackers and announcement threads list the overall window as April 9–13, with a similar deadline across Xbox and PlayStation stores, though some coverage mentions April 14 in certain regions. To be safe, treat April 13 as the practical last day and grab it as soon as you can rather than waiting for the final hours.
What exactly are you getting for free?
You’re getting the base edition of Graveyard Keeper, a 2018 graveyard-themed management simulation game developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild. It normally retails at $19.99 on Steam, where the current promotion drops the price by 100% to zero.
The game puts you in charge of a medieval cemetery, asking you to build and manage your graveyard, process bodies, craft items, farm, and even run side hustles like witch-burning festivals or church services to keep money flowing. Official descriptions lean into the dark humor, calling it “the most inaccurate medieval cemetery management sim” and emphasizing that it’s a game about cutting costs, exploiting every resource, and doing whatever it takes to build a thriving business.
DLC packs and extra content are not confirmed to be included in the free promotion, so expect to get the core game only and pay separately if you decide you want expansions later.
Platforms covered by the free offer
Here’s a quick look at where the free deal is live and what you can expect:
The promotion itself is specifically framed as “available free for a limited time across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam” to celebrate Graveyard Keeper II being announced. The game also exists on Nintendo Switch and mobile, but those versions are not confirmed as part of this free event.
What kind of game is Graveyard Keeper?
At its core, Graveyard Keeper is a management sim with a heavy crafting loop, story quests, and a dark comedic tone. You play a modern-day character who suddenly ends up in a medieval world and is put in charge of a cemetery, trying to find a way home while keeping the business running.
Day to day, you’ll:
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Clear and upgrade graves, maintain the cemetery rating, and handle new bodies as they arrive.
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Gather resources through farming, mining, and foraging to craft tools, structures, and items.
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Unlock tech trees that expand your crafting, alchemy, and automation options over time.
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Interact with a town full of strange characters and complete quests to push the story and economy forward.
The game is often compared to Stardew Valley because of the top-down perspective, farming, and relationship systems, but the tone is much darker and more about playing with questionable ethics than being wholesome.
Why is Graveyard Keeper free now, and what about the sequel?
The timing is very deliberate: the free giveaway is part of the marketing push for Graveyard Keeper II. The sequel has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with a planned release sometime in 2026.
In Graveyard Keeper II you step into the role of the Grand Inquisitor, managing a graveyard again but also restoring the Town, automating production, and leading an undead army to defend against a zombie apocalypse. Official descriptions highlight expanded automation systems, larger-scale town management, and a bigger focus on zombie workers and combat.
Player insight: if you’re even mildly interested in the sequel’s bigger, more automated systems, grabbing the original while it’s free is a low-risk way to see if you actually enjoy the pace and loop of this kind of management sim before 2.0 shows up.
