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As cabaret dancer Gloria's life unravels, explore her blurred waking and dream worlds through puzzles, escapes, and rhythm challenges.
Released 31 May 2023
Evade Nightmare Creatures
Solve Surreal Puzzles
Perform Rhythm Challenges
Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…
Developed by Atelier QDB · Published by Shiro Unlimited, East2West Games(Greater China)
Gloria, a cabaret dancer whose career, relationships, and self-esteem are deteriorating, accepts an offer from a mysterious patron. The story follows her as dreams and everyday life become increasingly intertwined.
Move through detailed 2D environments, talk with characters, inspect your surroundings, and solve cryptic puzzles. Surreal sequences also bring enemy-avoidance encounters and varied mini-games, including rhythm-based dance challenges.
This linear, story-led adventure alternates conversations and exploration with short interactive sequences. Puzzles, escape sections, and timing challenges provide gameplay variety as the narrative progresses.
Players who enjoy Decarnation often praise its detailed pixel art, atmospheric music, and surreal, emotionally focused story. Many find its blend of dreams and reality compelling, while others feel the gameplay is sparse, some mini-games are awkward, and the story can drag.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 15 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
