Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.8% positive across 22,806 reviews.
Core Keeper vs Graveyard Keeper 2
Core Keeper and Graveyard Keeper 2 both land in Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Graveyard Keeper 2 (2026). Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper 2 (75.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Graveyard Keeper 2
Choose Graveyard Keeper 2 if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 10,499 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Core Keeper and Graveyard Keeper 2 sit in Adventure, Simulation, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Core Keeper |  Graveyard Keeper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 75.4% positive (10,499 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Lazy Bear Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Graveyard Keeper 2 (2026).
- Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper 2 (75.4% positive).
- Core Keeper is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Graveyard Keeper 2 (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Graveyard Keeper 2 does not.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Graveyard Keeper 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Graveyard Keeper 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Core Keeper or Graveyard Keeper 2?
- On Steam reviews Core Keeper scores higher (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper 2 (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Core Keeper is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Core Keeper or Graveyard Keeper 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before Graveyard Keeper 2 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Core Keeper and Graveyard Keeper 2 similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Graveyard Keeper 2 have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Graveyard Keeper 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Graveyard Keeper 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.