Decarnation
- First release
- May 31, 2023
- Developer
- Atelier QDB
- Publisher
- Shiro Unlimited
- Engine
- Unity
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Drama, Action, Horror
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
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- Storyline
Paris, 1990. Gloria is at the end of her rope. A struggling cabaret dancer dealing with the fraying of her relationships, career, and self-esteem, she takes on a new artistic endeavor sponsored by a mysterious benefactor. Would the generous proposal be Gloria's lucky break, or something worse? A survival story with layered psychological stakes, Decarnation explores the contrast between battling limitations in the physical realm, and the subconscious landscapes one can't escape. Decarnation is an emotional, startling story-driven experience that will keep you on your toes until the very end.Read more
Paris, 1990. Gloria is at the end of her rope. A struggling cabaret dancer dealing with the fraying of her relationships, career, and self-esteem, she takes on a new artistic endeavor sponsored by a mysterious benefactor. Would the generous proposal be Gloria's lucky break, or something worse? A survival story with layered psychological stakes, Decarnation explores the contrast between battling limitations in the physical realm, and the subconscious landscapes one can't escape. Decarnation is an emotional, startling story-driven experience that will keep you on your toes until the very end.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- May 31, 2023
- Nintendo Switch
- May 31, 2023
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- External links
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- Keywords
- female protagonist, lovecraftian, surreal, pixel graphics, story rich
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, lovecraftian, surreal, pixel graphics, story rich
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 70
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 997 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Surreal
- Puzzle
- Emotional
- Horror
- Pixel Graphics
- Adventure
- Story Rich
- Dark
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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