Indie developer Fatbot Games is thrilled to announce the early access release date for GRAVELORD, the retro-inspired boomer shooter that brings fast-paced action, hand-crafted levels, and a touch of dark fantasy humor to PC gamers worldwide.

GRAVELORD draws inspiration from classic FPS titles like Doom and Quake, blending nostalgic gameplay mechanics with modern enhancements. Players step into the boots of a gravedigger named Queedo, a sharp-tongued antihero armed with an arsenal of weapons, Tarot card power-ups, and a magic shovel to kick the mortally challenged back into their cozy resting places under the soil.

“We’ve poured our sweat and tears into creating a game that captures the spirit of old-school shooters while delivering a couple of fresh twists,” said Tibor Repta, the team lead at Fatbot Games. “With Gravelord, we want to challenge and delight fans of the genre, and early access will help us fine-tune the experience with community feedback.”

The early access version of GRAVELORD will feature the full first episode and a bonus level. The EA version will also get a proprietary-level editor in the months after the initial release.

Key Features

• Fast-paced combat! Run & jump around the levels like a complete badass, and smack the living crap out of enemies, using an arsenal of classical guns.
• Retro level design aimed at fun! Explore hand-crafted levels built for fun rather than realism that naturally guide you to your next objective. Find deviously hidden secrets and various power-ups.
• Badass protagonist! We’re bringing back the sassy remarks like Duke Nukem mixed with the rotten charisma of Frankenstein’s monster.
• Tarot Cards! Collect magical cards to significantly boost your power and combat options, find the best synergies, and build up your own deck that fits your playstyle.
• Spectral Shovel! Dash around using your Shovel to get to places quickly and confuse your foes.
• Gun upgrades! Upgrade your guns to unlock additional brutal fire modes and synergies.
• Comic Book! Collect pages of a comic book to piece together the backstory of the game.
• Level Editor! Use the integrated Level Editor to make levels or even whole episodes of your dreams.