15 Games Like Graveyard Keeper That Mix Dark Humor and Cozy Tasks

Graveyard Keeper proved that even a game about managing corpses could feel strangely cozy. Between its tongue-in-cheek humor, darkly whimsical world, and oddly soothing grind, it carved out a space for players who like their comfort games with a morbid twist.

If you love balancing the eerie with the endearing — or enjoy chores that come with a wink and a smirk — these games serve that same deliciously dark charm.

Cult of the Lamb

Build your own adorable cult, gather loyal followers, and perform rituals in a world where cute and creepy collide. It balances cozy base-building with devilish humor — perfect for anyone who enjoyed Graveyard Keeper’s holy chaos.

Don’t Starve Together

Survive in a gothic, hand-drawn wilderness filled with quirky creatures and unsettling charm. Beneath the danger and hunger lies a strangely comforting rhythm of crafting, collecting, and surviving together.

Have a Nice Death

Play as Death himself running an underworld corporation plagued by overworked souls. Its witty dialogue, grim humor, and roguelite action make the afterlife feel oddly relaxing.

Little Goody Two Shoes

A cozy yet eerie fairytale that blends daily-life simulation with unsettling supernatural secrets. Its mix of pastel visuals and dark undertones echoes Graveyard Keeper’s playful morbidity.

Potion Craft

Brew potions, haggle with customers, and experiment with strange ingredients. Its tactile mechanics and morally flexible decisions make everyday alchemy surprisingly cozy — and a little mischievous.

Dredge

Sail tranquil seas while catching fish that may (or may not) whisper your name at night. It’s a slow-paced fishing sim wrapped in cosmic horror — dark, funny, and deeply atmospheric.

Bear and Breakfast

Run a forest inn as a friendly bear trying to keep your human guests happy. Its silly humor, quirky dialogue, and laid-back management loop make it a brighter cousin to Graveyard Keeper’s formula.

Slay the Princess

A visual novel with branching horror and absurdly self-aware writing. It’s darkly comedic, philosophical, and weirdly cozy — like sipping tea during an apocalypse.

Moonlighter

Balance your life as a humble shopkeeper by day and a dungeon-crawling adventurer by night. It captures the same “work first, loot later” energy that makes Graveyard Keeper’s grind feel rewarding.

The Last Clockwinder

Repair an ancient tree filled with living machinery using time-loop automation puzzles. Its quiet tone and gentle absurdity turn labor into a comforting rhythm — part Stardew, part steampunk dream.

Travellers Rest

Brew beer, cook meals, and run a bustling medieval tavern. While far less macabre, it shares Graveyard Keeper’s medieval grind and soothing day-to-day management charm.

Luna’s Fishing Garden

Relax on calm waters, build tiny islands, and catch fantastical fish. It’s lighter and friendlier, but shares Graveyard Keeper’s “slowly build something weird and wonderful” vibe.

Spiritfarer

Ferry the dead across calm seas, building friendships and helping souls find peace. It blends death and comfort so gracefully that it feels like a poetic answer to Graveyard Keeper’s cynicism.

Stardew Valley

Tend your crops, befriend villagers, and rebuild a town at your own pace. It may not be dark, but its meditative repetition and deep systems inspired much of Graveyard Keeper’s charm.

My Lovely Daughter

Play as an alchemist attempting to resurrect your dead child by crafting homunculi. Its haunting premise hides an unexpectedly emotional, introspective management sim.