Overview

Graveyard Shift: A Sage's Last Stand is a dark pixel-art roguelike deckbuilder from MONKEYMAN GAMES, now in Early Access on Steam. The story kicks off when the Veil tears on a Monday, and the dead stop staying dead.

You step into the worn boots of Aldric, a Sage of the Veil who's been hiding from his past in a quiet mortician's job. But with the supernatural chaos unfolding, he's the only one left on shift.

The game blends turn-based strategy with card-battler mechanics, all wrapped in a grim, pixelated aesthetic.

Highlights

  • Every Corpse Is a Choice: Each body on your mortician's table becomes a build decision. You can choose to Bury up to two cards, removing them from your deck forever to travel light, or Embalm a family to keep five of its cards in your rotation. This creates a constant tension between trimming your deck and preserving powerful synergies.
  • Survive 22 Nights: The campaign spans four weeks of escalating horrors. Each night brings new challenges, and you'll need to adapt your strategy as the threats grow more menacing. The roguelike structure means every run is different, with permadeath and randomized card rewards.
  • Forge Ascended Forms: As you play, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade your cards toward their final Ascended forms. This adds a layer of long-term progression within each run, rewarding careful planning and investment in specific card families.

Who It's For

If you're a fan of deckbuilders like Slay the Spire or Monster Train, but you're craving a darker, more narrative-driven twist, this game should be on your radar. The pixel art and morbid humor will appeal to those who enjoy games like Darkest Dungeon or Inscryption.

It's also a great pick for strategy enthusiasts who like to tinker with deck composition and enjoy the tension of roguelike permadeath. Since it's in Early Access, you'll be part of shaping the game's future, which is exciting for players who like to follow development closely.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: MONKEYMAN GAMES
  • Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
  • Steam User Tags: Strategy, Card Game, Roguelike, Turn-Based Strategy, Card Battler, Roguelite, 2D, Pixel Graphics
  • Release Date: October 27, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud
  • Languages: English (full audio support)

Graveyard Shift: A Sage's Last Stand is a promising entry in the roguelike deckbuilder genre, with a unique mortician theme and a compelling core loop. Check the Steam page for the latest details on pricing and updates.