Some games use death as a key feature of their games, such as roguelikes where it is expected and needed to start a new run. Other games can make the subject less scary and more palatable to people, such as: The Story of a Funeral Director. Then there are games with dark, morbid humor on the subject.
Dark humor takes things seriously and makes them light-hearted, especially when it comes to topics that are considered taboo or painful to talk about. Dark humor games don’t have to be about death, but they do stand out. Whether it’s a player taking matters into their own hands or dealing with the actions of others, games that don’t take death too seriously are a great way to pass the time.
7 graveyard keeper
graveyard keeper is a medieval management simulator where players restore and run a graveyard and a church. The game is like a ghostly version of Stardew Valley takes place in a fantasy world. Players can edit, edit and sell items. They can also preach, dissect bodies, revive zombies, craft potions, and more.
NPCs give players quests as seen in many other farming simulators, but these can range from normal tasks such as collecting materials and items to more unique tasks such as stopping cult members and burning witches. DLCs are available for added content such as new plots, missions, and even the ability to open a tavern.
6 small accident
small accident is an indie point and click adventure game that is both sweet and dark. Players control Misfortune, an imaginative young girl who seeks Eternal Happiness to give to her mother. She is led by Mr. Voice, an unknown new friend, and meet a fox who appears again and again. Players guide Misfortune through the forest to uncover mysteries and unravel secrets.
The game focuses on the characters, exploration and plot. The story is interactive and every choice has an impact and consequence. Players can pet various animals, encounter monsters, watch terrifying deaths and find missing children. There is an animal graveyard to visit and players can even commit petty crimes.
5 Happy death
Happy death is a 2D platform packed with roguelike. Players follow Death, a reaper, as they restore order to Death Incorporated by controlling workers and souls. The game offers many departments to explore that are generated procedurally. Battles are fast. Gamers can choose from thirty unique weapons and spells to fight minions and bosses. These can be upgraded to make them even more devastating.
The game offers advantages such as getting curse upgrades and disadvantages such as accidentally summoning the labor inspector. There are business and afterlife elements, such as sharing gossip in the office, interacting with Death’s pumpkin-headed assistant, and getting performance ratings on runs to unlock upgrades. Since the game is a roguelike, players cannot die, which is appropriate for the character who is an embodiment of death itself.
4 Agatha Mes
Agatha Mes is an indie point and click adventure game. Agatha is a butcher’s daughter who has animal friends but also loves to eat meat. Players determine her journey as she creates a new religion, Carnivorism, to convince the animals that death is not to be feared, because sex will bring them good luck. There are various characters and stories to discover along the way.
The game tackles controversial issues by putting them through the lens of a young child with dark wit and humor. It features geeky references, challenging puzzles and satirical dialogues that all invite players to see the dark side of everyday life.
3 Peace, death!
Peace, death! is an indie arcade simulator. Players control a Grim Reaper who sorts souls for Death, while also completing tasks for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Depending on an NPC’s dialogue, traits, and hidden functions, players can send characters to Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory. The choices made determine the end of this game.
Catastrophes happen on a weekly basis and force players to time pressure. These could be events such as characters with safes full of smuggled goods or a bear flu outbreak. The last day of each week is themed, with special music and spirits. The pixel art game has humorous dialogues, memes and more.
2 Death and taxes
Death and taxes is a 2D indie strategy game with a focus on story. Players control a Grim Reaper who works in an office and sorts papers. These papers decide which NPCs live or die. Every choice affects the world and the end of the game is determined by those decisions. Players can do what Death says to get promoted or stop the end of the world. Since all actions have consequences, there are many secret endings and the game has a lot of replayability.
In addition to sorting paperwork, there are plenty of fun office elements. Players can talk to their boss, decorate their desk, customize the mower’s appearance, pet the cat, and more. With quirky elevator music, this game adds a lightheartedness to death and world-shattering events.
1 Death is coming
Death is coming is a casual strategy and puzzle game with pixel graphics and gore. Players control a reaper tasked with harvesting human souls by interacting with items around the world instead of directly controlling the humans. There are plenty of deaths from accidents causing havoc. The environments have varying weather conditions and can be anything from rocket factories to the suburbs.
Puzzles in levels can be solved in any order, but players must plan carefully as this non-linear game features reactive character routines that can affect future deaths. Agents of Light will also try to save the people and prevent accidents.
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