Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo: Download, Saves & Beginner Tips

Download the demo

A free demo is available right now on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch 2 — it went live on September 14, 2026 and sits at an 86% positive rating on Steam (379 reviews as of September 19).

On PC, use the Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo page on Steam. For console availability, start from the developers’ pinned FAQ. No purchase or pre-order is required.

Getting started — tips from community guides

These starting tips come from community guides written against the demo (Pro Game Guides, updated Sep 17; TPOSE). They are attributed community advice, not a verified walkthrough — always in-game checks apply.

• Eat before your energy runs out, not after (Pro Game Guides). Managing the energy bar early keeps insanity from spiraling.
• Mushrooms and berries are your best first foods (Pro Game Guides). They restore small amounts but are free to gather.
• Cooking multiplies food value (Pro Game Guides): cooked dishes and bread restore more energy than raw crops, which can alternatively be sold for early cash.
• Cut trees early and unlock wood-processing tech first (Pro Game Guides’ recommended build order).
• Watch the tech tree and insanity meters. Community guides highlight tech points and insanity as the two resources new players mismanage most.

Need help with a demo issue?

This page is not a full walkthrough and does not provide verified fixes for individual progression blockers. Re-check the current quest text and the required station or tool before reporting a problem. The developers link their bug and feedback forum from the pinned FAQ.

Does my demo save carry over?

Yes. The developers confirmed you can continue your demo save file in the full game once it launches on September 22.

Facts checked

Store and save facts were verified against official sources on 2026-09-19. Gameplay tips are attributed to their community guides. The separate walkthrough task remains open pending directly verifiable progression evidence.