Choose Graveyard Keeper
Choose Graveyard Keeper if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17,119 Steam reviews back the pick.
Graveyard Keeper vs Core Keeper
Graveyard Keeper and Core Keeper both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Graveyard Keeper (2018) is 6 years older than Core Keeper (2024). Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper (84.4% 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 Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Action 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.
Both Graveyard Keeper and Core Keeper sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Graveyard Keeper |  Core Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.4% positive (17,119 reviews) | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Lazy Bear Games | Pugstorm |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Graveyard Keeper (2018) is 6 years older than Core Keeper (2024).
- Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper (84.4% positive).
- Graveyard Keeper is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Graveyard Keeper does not.
- Steam Deck: Graveyard Keeper is Deck Playable, Core Keeper is Deck Verified.
Graveyard Keeper vs Core Keeper — FAQ
- Which is better, Graveyard Keeper or Core Keeper?
- On Steam reviews Core Keeper scores higher (94.8% positive) than Graveyard Keeper (84.4% 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 Graveyard Keeper or Core Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, Graveyard Keeper (2018) came out before Core Keeper (2024). 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 Graveyard Keeper and Core Keeper similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Graveyard Keeper is listed as single-player only.