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Corpse Keeper

Dark fantasy action RPG with decaying fighters and timed expeditions

Melancholia Studio · Published by Thermite Games · Released May 28, 2024

ActionAdventureIndieRPGStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 1,419
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
0
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
1 year ago
May 30, 2025

What is Corpse Keeper?

A 3D action RPG set in a dark medieval fantasy world. You lead three undead fighters through time-limited expeditions, parry and dodge attacks, gather equipment and enemy remains, and build replacements as your fighters decay. Your goal is to reach a demon in a cathedral.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult fights that reward well-timed defenses
  • +you like adjusting your party and equipment between runs

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer keeping the same party throughout a game
  • −you want relaxed exploration without time limits

What players say

74% of 1,419 reviews are positive

Players praise the undead roster system, dark atmosphere, and parry-focused combat. Others complain that progression gets grindy, attack choices feel limited, and hit detection can be inconsistent.

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Corpse Keeper

Corpse Keeper system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor
Intel CPU Core i3
Graphics
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
Memory
2 GB RAM

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor
Intel CPU Core i5
Graphics
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 970
Memory
4 GB RAM

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
42
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Traditional Chinese.

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