- Gravelord Patch #1 - 3 June 2026
Hi, Gravediggers!We just rolled out a patch that fixes some of the issues you've reported to us or those we've found ourselves.Fix: Enemies killed with fire or frostbite don't count towards achievements.You should be able to get the related achievements now without issues.Fix: Achievements for beating an episode don't unlock.Fix: You can get stuck under a lift in E3M3.Tweak: Using the secondary fire mode on your gatling while on cooldown with the Demon Pact card causes you to pay 10 health per every shot. Now you only pay whenever you start firing.Various other crashes and bugs.We know about other issues and we're working on fixing those too.Thank you for playing!
- GRAVELORD Has Left Early Access - 1.0 Is Out Now! - 21 May 2026
Hey everyone!The day has finally come: GRAVELORD has officially left Early Access and launched into full 1.0!This has been a long, wild, shovel-swinging ride for our small team, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who played the game during Early Access, shared feedback, reported bugs, made maps, wishlisted the game, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines. You helped shape GRAVELORD into what it is today.The full version of GRAVELORD includes:3 full episodes of fast-paced old-school FPS actionHand-crafted levels packed with secrets, traps, monsters, and mayhemBoss fights, Tarot Cards, and a magical shovelAn integrated level editorSteam Workshop support for custom mapsGRAVELORD started as our love letter to classic shooters, Quake-style level design, dark fantasy weirdness, and the joy of running way too fast while deleting monsters with excessive confidence.Now it is fin…
- GRAVELORD Leaves Early Access on May 21st! - 30 April 2026
Hey everyone!We’re excited to finally announce that Gravelord will launch into 1.0 on May 21, 2026 on Steam and GOG.To celebrate the announcement, we also released our official 1.0 release date trailer:What’s coming in Gravelord 1.0?2 new episodes!12 new levels!11 new enemies!3 new weapons!Community maps!The integrated Level Editor!You’ll step back into the boots of Queedo, a sharp-tongued gravedigger armed with badass guns, magical Tarot Cards, gun upgrades, and a Spectral Shovel perfect for both movement and mayhem.Gravelord has always been a passion project for us: loud, fast, bloody, weird, and built with love for the shooters we grew up with.Your feedback, reviews, bug reports, videos, screenshots, Workshop creations, and support during Early Access helped us shape the game into its full 1.0 form.We’re a small indie team, so every wishlist, review, comment, and recommendation genui…
- GRAVELORD WINTER JAM 2025 - 24 December 2025
GRAVELORD WINTER JAM 2025 A small, festive community mapping exercise for GRAVELORD. This is not a contest, just a fun opportunity to practice mapping, experiment with the editor, and share bite-sized levels with the community during the winter season.HOW TO ENTER:You can create your map using the Gravelord Level Editor directly in the game on Steam.The game is in discount (-30%) during the Winter Sale! If you do not own the game, you can still participate by using the Gravelord Playtest:Go to GRAVELORD’s Steam page and click the “REQUEST ACCESS” button to join the Playtest and wait for access to be granted.Watch our instructional videos on our YouTube channel, keep an eye out for a scheduled livestream for questions, and most importantly read the editor documentation available via File > Documentation inside the editor.Create a level according to the rules below:Create the map accordin…
- GRAVELORD HALLOWEEN MAPJAM 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED! - 10 December 2025
Our very first Gravelord Mapjam has wrapped up and what an incredible debut it was! Huge thanks to every creator who jumped into the freshly released Gravelord Level Editor and crafted their first Gravelord adventures Participants: “Afterlife” by Killmonster (Alex Larkin) “No Rest For Queedo” by Luca Sgargi (Plot_ArmoreD) “Mage Tower” by Norn “One Day They Woke Up” by Ryan Burke Guitar (aka Chip Lasagn) “Tomb Crawler” by Ryan Burke Guitar (aka Chip Lasagn) Our panel of judges: Daniel Kazankov (Fatbot Games) Matej Zajacik (Fatbot Games) Matthew “Lunaran” Breit (Fatbot Games) Matus Szalontai (Fatbot Games) Robert Yapp (Quad Damage Podcast) Sam Marshall (DOSMan Games) Tibor Repta (Fatbot Games) The judges scored each map based primarily on one thing: FUN. Visual presentation and originality helped shape the final standings as well. And now…the results! 1st Place — “Tomb Crawler” by Ryan Bu…
- Gravelord Halloween Mapjam 2025 — Now Live! - 3 December 2025
The very first Gravelord Mapjam is here, and it’s a special one. Our community jumped into the newly released Gravelord Level Editor, many of them for the first time ever, to create a set of spooky, chaotic, and wonderfully creative Halloween-themed maps.The result? A small but mighty showcase of first-time mappers experimenting, learning, and delivering some genuinely fun experiences.This Mapjam also doubles as a community contest! All submitted maps are currently being reviewed and playtested, with fun factor as the top scoring category. Winners will be announced in about a week.Jump into the Mapjam pack in the Steam Workshop, explore the levels, and let the creators know what you think. Your feedback helps them grow and helps shape the future of Gravelord modding community!Happy Halloween, Gravediggers!
- GRAVELORD - Level Editor is LIVE! - 19 November 2025
Fatbot Games is excited to announce the public launch of the GRAVELORD LEVEL EDITOR! The tool is included in the GRAVELORD early access version available on the Steam platform. Originally introduced through a limited playtest, the editor is now open to everyone and enables players and creators to build custom levels for Gravelord using a simplified, TrenchBroom-inspired workflow designed for fast, creative, block-based mapmaking.GRAVELORD Level Editor - Demonstration:The editor features intuitive geometry tools and unique “hotspotting” functionality for quick texturing and arting. Built to be approachable for newcomers yet powerful for veteran mappers, the tool includes full Steam Workshop support, allowing anyone to create, share, and explore community-made content.To celebrate the launch, Fatbot Games is hosting the Gravelord Halloween Mapjam 2025, featuring cash prizes and open parti…
- Mapjam Deadline Extension! - 10 November 2025
Mappers and level designers! The submission deadline for the Gravelord Halloween Mapjam 2025 has been extended to November 23, 2025 before 12 AM EST. You have a couple more days to do your magic!Happy mapping!
- GRAVELORD Level Editor - Tutorial #02 - 4 November 2025
In this video, we’ll explore different ways to model brushes, create spectral surfaces, and set up breakables. Gravelord stands out with its unique spectral surface mechanic, allowing you to traverse levels quickly and engage in combat strategically, or even use it as a vertical shortcut if you fall. Combined with breakables, you can create some really dynamic fun situations. You'll learn how to turn simple blockouts into atmospheric spaces through level art, texturing, lighting, sound design, and effects.Think you've got what it takes to make a great level? Join our competition (THERE'S PRIZES!)Gravelord Haloween Mapjam 2025!
- New Level Editor Tutorial! - 20 October 2025
In this video, we’ll walk through the process of creating your very first level with default hotkeys. We’ll cover the core techniques step-by-step, just enough to give you a strong foundation before we dive deeper in future videos. By the end, you’ll have built a simple, functional level complete with enemies, a key, a door, and an exit.Think you've got what it takes to make a great level? Join our competition (THERE'S PRIZES!) Gravelord Haloween Mapjam 2025!
- Gravelord HALLOWEEN MAPJAM 2025 - 16 October 2025
Think you’ve got what it takes to craft the creepiest, most fun map in the graveyard?Join the Gravelord Halloween Mapjam 2025 — create your own level, show off your dark design skills, and win cash, Steam keys, and eternal bragging rights!🕹️Deadline: Nov 19, 2025💰 Prizes for Top 3🪓Theme: Halloween (but not mandatory)🎮Full details + how to enter HEREThe first tutorial video about creating a simple map in the editor is coming tomorrow!Happy mapping, gravediggers! ⚒️
- HORDELORD is out! - 18 August 2025
HORDELORD is out right now!HORDELORD, a new game from the world of GRAVELORD, is free for all GRAVELORD early access owners! Check your library!
- HORDELORD Coming Out on August 18th 2025 - Free for GRAVELORD Owners! - 30 July 2025
HORDELORD is coming out on August 18th 2025!Don't forget, if you already own or will purchase GRAVELORD during its early access, you will get HORDELORD for FREE!Best time to wishlist it now so that you don't miss the moment it goes out!Prepare to get booming!
- HORDELORD for free for Gravelord supporters! - 3 June 2025
Good news! Those who already own or will purchase Gravelord during its Early Access will get HORDELORD for free (when HORDELORD releases as a full game)! Here's our reasoning... We had two choices: 1. Add the horde / endless modes to the base game, Gravelord, and just release it as a free update. 2. Make a fully fledged standalone game 100% revolving around the streamlined, combat-focused horde / endless modes, with the price being just a few bucks. The problem with 1 is that an update like that would be 100% worthless for people who don't care about these modes. And, conversely, for people who only want to play these modes, they would be a part of a large, story-driven game that these people don't care about, at an inadequate price point. Then there's a third group of gamers, who enjoy both boomer shooters and arena shooters alike. We feel our decision suits all 3 groups.
- The HORDELORD DEMO just dropped! - 2 June 2025
The HORDELORD demo just dropped! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3756480/Hordelord_Demo Grab your shovel, some tarot cards, and a bad attitude — Death’s hiring, and the interview is violent. ⚔️ Horde & Endless modes 🃏 Big powers, bigger explosions 🦴 Shovel-based mobility 👉 Play now, wishlist later, ascend to become a legit gravedigger - eventually. GOOD NEWS: If you already own or purchase Gravelord during its Early Access, you will automatically get HORDELORD (the full game) for free!
- Mouse Look Hotfix - 15 April 2025
We just rolled a hotfix for the mouse look bug. Please let us know if it works for you guys as well. Thank you!
- Boomer shooter Gravelord adds controller support and gets Steam Deck Verified - 8 April 2025
Gravelord is an Early Access boomer shooter from Fatbot Games, creators of the dungeon crawler series Vaporum, and the latest update makes it more accessible with it now Steam Deck Verified thanks to the addition of controller support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/boomer-shooter-gravelord-adds-controller-support-and-gets-steam-deck-verified/
- Devlog #4 - Gamepad & Steam Deck Support (including Weapon Wheel) - 2 April 2025
We just rolled out a second update to GRAVELORD. Check out the video and stick around for more goodness coming your way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEnyGd-uz8
- Devlog #3 - New Map, Improved Cards, Speedrun Leaderboards - 14 March 2025
Hey, guys & gals! We just rolled out our first update to GRAVELORD. Check out the video for more info and stick around for more goodness coming your way!
- GRAVELORD Has Launched to Early Access NOW! - 22 January 2025
The day has come at last! Get it now at a 10% discount (first 7 days)! Now what are you waiting for? Grab that shovel and go dig some fresh graves for those ugly wretches! See you at the cemetery!
