The Gravedigger

About

In "The Gravedigger," you work as a cemetery caretaker, digging up graves for valuables. When you find burnt bones, a demonic presence demands them back. Your goal is to find all 6 burnt bones and return them to the mausoleum or altar while also looting valuables for your employer. Be careful not to awaken the demonic presence's wrath.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features strong jump scares and an engaging gameplay loop that keeps players on their toes.
The graphics and overall aesthetic are praised for being above par compared to other indie horror titles.
The developers are responsive and actively seek feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game with updates and patches.

The game feels rushed, with some gameplay elements lacking visual representation, such as digging graves.
There are glitches, including a 'black screen' issue when interacting with tombstones, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players feel the game is incomplete and would benefit from additional content, such as more jump scares and monsters.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that the visuals appear rushed and lack effort, detracting from the overall experience. However, others note that the graphics are above average for indie horror titles within the same price range, suggesting a level of quality that stands out among similar games.
- “These graphics are above par compared to other indie horror titles in the same price range.”
- “The graphics are bland and lack detail.”
- “The character models look outdated and unpolished.”
- “The environments feel empty and uninspired.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Users appreciate the storytelling aspect, noting its resemblance to tabletop RPGs like "10 Candles," where players shape their own narratives, particularly around themes of mortality. There is a desire for more diverse storylines and interactions in future updates.
- “Hope in the future to see different directions too in terms of storylines and interactions!”
- “It is reminiscent of a tabletop RPG I used to play called 10 Candles, where the player told the story of their own death.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally considered decent, but many users feel that the game was rushed, resulting in a lack of visual polish and overall effort, which detracts from the experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while there are some minor glitches present in the game, they are generally non-intrusive and do not significantly impact the overall stability of the experience.