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Will you like Graveyard Keeper if you're a Stardew Valley and farm sim fan?
This article compares Graveyard Keeper to Stardew Valley, exploring whether fans of the latter would enjoy the former, especially with a sequel announced. It highlights similarities in farming and crafting, but notes Graveyard Keeper's darker themes, complex crafting system, and focus on cemetery management over character relationships. The author concludes that while it shares core mechanics with farm sims, its unique grind and dark humor make it a distinct experience.
Indie Pass adds cozy new Stardew Valley style game The Abbess Garden
The Abbess Garden, a cozy life simulation game set in 17th-century France, has been added to the Indie Pass subscription service. Published by indie.io and developed by MD Studio, the game tasks players with tending a garden while uncovering secrets and interacting with historical figures. Indie Pass aims to improve discoverability for indie titles.
Typing Farmer officially launches with 38 crops and cozy multiplayer farming
Typing Farmer has officially launched out of early access, blending typing practice with cozy farming simulation elements. The game features 38 crops, 13 animal types, and introduces multiplayer functionality. Developer synda has also implemented quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback, including drawing tablet support and a simple mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 19, 2026 – Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata off to strong starts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 19, 2026, show Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata off to strong starts, ranking second and third respectively. Pokemon Pokopia holds the top spot, while Pragmata's Deluxe Edition also charted in the top ten.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot after its official launch. Several other popular titles like Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Pokémon games also feature prominently in the rankings.
Among us hits over 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store: 'I'm gonna barf in a vent, this is so…
Among Us has surpassed one billion downloads on the Google Play Store, a milestone announced by developer Innersloth. The social deduction game, which saw a massive surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to maintain a significant reach years after its initial release. This download count exceeds that of many other popular titles, including Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Terraria.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a humorous and engaging life simulation experience, building upon its predecessor with significantly deeper Mii and island customization options. While the core gameplay loop involves managing the happiness and lives of created characters, the game's primary strength lies in its absurdist comedy and the unpredictable interactions between a diverse cast of Miis. Despite a lack of online sharing features and some limitations on the Nintendo Switch, the game provides a unique and entertaining experience for those willing to invest time in its creative systems.
Games Inbox: Are retro games better than modern gaming?
Readers debate whether retro games are superior to modern gaming, citing the current industry's perceived issues and long waits between major releases. While some appreciate the raw excitement of older titles, others acknowledge the advancements in technology and gameplay offered by contemporary games, including indie titles and remakes like Resident Evil 4.
Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for March 2026
Nintendo has released the top 15 best-selling digital games in Europe for March 2026 across both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Pokemon Pokopia secured the top spot, followed by the new release Monster Hunter Stories 3. The list includes a variety of popular titles across both console generations.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 12, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia leads, Pragmata approaches
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 12, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia leading sales. Pragmata is also making a strong showing with pre-loads beginning. The charts detail top-selling games and download-only titles on the platform.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Champions square off for first
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the top spot based on pre-loads alone, with Pokemon Champions and its Starter Pack in second place. The charts detail the top 30 all-games and download-only titles, featuring a mix of new releases and evergreen bestsellers.
All about Clint: Stardew Valley gift guide, schedule, and events
This guide provides comprehensive details on the character Clint from Stardew Valley, including his birthday, occupation as a blacksmith, location in Pelican Town, and gift preferences. It outlines his daily schedule, seasonal events, and details his loved, liked, neutral, disliked, and hated gifts. The article also touches on Clint's upcoming marriage candidate status in the Stardew Valley 1.7 update.
Acclaimed PS4 game is free right now as sequel is announced in indie showcase
The acclaimed medieval graveyard management sim Graveyard Keeper is available for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC until April 13. This promotion coincides with the announcement of its sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, which introduces zombie town management and real-time strategy elements. The article also briefly mentions another announced indie title, Crop, a farming investigative thriller.
Wait, how many 'horror Stardew' farm sims are in development right now?
Several horror-themed farming simulation games are in development, including Grave Seasons, Neverway, Graveyard Keeper 2, and Crop. These titles blend traditional farming mechanics with darker themes such as murder investigations, supernatural elements, and cults, offering a departure from the cozy experience of games like Stardew Valley.
I got murdered by a ladybug in Neverway, and that cemented it as the only game I care about this year
Neverway, the debut title from Coldblood Inc., blends life simulation elements reminiscent of Stardew Valley with a dark, Lovecraftian horror atmosphere. Despite its initial appearance, the game delves into themes of mental illness and spiritual rebirth, offering a unique 'cozy horror' experience. The preview highlights challenging combat, a reactive soundtrack by Disasterpiece, and a compelling narrative that sets it apart from similar titles, with a planned 2026 release.
Stardew Valley’s morbid cousin is getting a sequel—and the original graveyard manager is free
Graveyard Keeper is currently free on Steam following the announcement of its sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2. The original game is a morbid pixel art management simulator often compared to Stardew Valley, featuring crafting, exploration, and dungeon crawling. The sequel promises improved graphics and a more epic scope, including managing a graveyard and leading an undead army against a zombie apocalypse.
Forget Stardew Valley's cozy vibes. New farming sim Crop keeps you "on edge," and I can't get enough of it
Crop is a new farming simulation game that blends the mechanics of titles like Stardew Valley with the unsettling atmosphere of Twin Peaks and the cosmic horror of Dredge. Players are trapped in a nightmarish rural town, tasked with running a farm while uncovering dark secrets and dealing with oppressive weather and townsfolk. The game emphasizes tactile, demanding work, drawing comparisons to the intentionality of the Dark Souls series, and is expected to offer a 15-hour playthrough with a focus on narrative mystery.
Feature: Life, Horror, And A Bit Of Zelda - Why 'Neverway' Is One Of Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026
Neverway is an upcoming horror RPG with life simulation elements that aims to explore the anxieties of starting anew, tinged with loneliness and the spectre of a dead god. Developed by Isadora Sophia and Pedro Medeiros, the game features beautiful pixel art with a limited color palette and a deep, interconnected system of mechanics. The demo showcases a blend of relatable slice-of-life moments and Zelda-style action combat and puzzles, with a planned release for Nintendo Switch in October 2026.
Crop is Stardew Valley except you arrive at your farm naked and in the boot of a car
Crop, a new game from 11 Bit Studios and Carbonara Games, blends farming simulation with thriller elements. Players arrive at their farm naked and must manage crops, deal with cosmic storms, and uncover mysteries surrounding the previous owner and a monstrous presence. The game emphasizes detailed farming mechanics and player choices with potentially dramatic outcomes.
Crop Preview – Gritty Horror Farming Dripping with Atmosphere
Crop is a gritty horror farming simulator developed by Carbonara Games and published by 11 bit studios, blending farming sim elements with a dark, atmospheric narrative. Players manage a farm while investigating a mysterious and isolated village, drawing inspiration from titles like Twin Peaks and Dredge. The game emphasizes atmosphere, resource management, and a deep mystery narrative.