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The Grave Digger

Take control of shovel-master Fagus in this curious blend of whimsical English comedy and grim Dickensian horror.

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Developer
Home Groan Games
Publisher
Home Groan Games
Release
April 29, 2015
11 years and 98 days ago
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Mostly Positive32 reviews78.1%

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About the Game

Take control of shovel-master Fagus the grave robber extraordinaire in this third person stealth action-adventure. It's a curious blend of whimsical English comedy and grim Dickensian horror made by a two-man team dedicated to fun, addictive gameplay.

Key Features

  • 18 Dickensian graveyards
  • 5 ghost types with individual AI
  • 1 unlockable bonus graveyard
  • and a gravel-voiced grave robber
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