Decarnation
Released May 2023
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…
87% positive · 1,100 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Decarnation launched on May 31, 2023 after five years of development. The launch post described it as reaching "the finish line," and the only DLC released — two soundtrack packs — shipped on the same day as the game itself, indicating they were part of the launch package rather than post-launch content additions.
Following release, the team shipped two post-launch patches in June 2023 (June 8 and June 22) addressing bugs, balancing, accessibility, and minor quality-of-life improvements. These represent the full extent of post-launch development activity. There have been no major content updates, no announced expansions, and no roadmap for future content.
The most recent official communication from the developer — a March 19, 2026 post — announced a brand new game called TOKENS, a roguelike deckbuilder. In that post, the game director explicitly frames TOKENS as the studio's current project, noting the team is developing it without a publisher and asking for community support. This strongly indicates that Atelier QDB has moved on from Decarnation and is now focused on their next title. No further content for Decarnation has been announced or suggested.
All DLC is released. There are no unreleased store listings, no outstanding roadmap commitments, and no developer statements indicating additional Decarnation content is planned. The game launched as a complete narrative experience and has remained so.
Evidence
Game director announces TOKENS, the studio's new project, framing it as their current focus and noting they are developing it without a publisher. No mention of any further Decarnation content.
Launch post describes crossing 'the finish line' after five years of development, framing the release as the completion of the project.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Shiro Unlimited
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Decarnation plunges you into a haunting, dreamlike adventure where reality and fantasy become one. Inspired by some of the most influential surrealist works (Silent Hill, the original tale of Alice in Wonderland, films by David Lynch and Satoshi Kon...), allow yourself to be swept away by an intense and mesmerising story, oscillating between dreams and nightmares.
Gloria is a cabaret dancer at the end of her rope. As her career, relationships and self-esteem begin to deteriorate, a mysterious patron makes her an offer she couldn’t possibly refuse. Will this event mark the end of her recent struggles , or the beginning of her descent into hell?
Decarnation is a story of survival, where monsters and nightmares weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life. Get ready for a poignant and captivating adventure!
With a wide variety of mini-games, Decarnation expertly brings together the classic elements of horror and adventure games, where each challenge requires consideration, responsiveness and coordination. Solve cryptic riddles, confront ominous enemies and explore a bewildering world...
Decarnation's Rêve and Cauchemar soundtracks feature contributions from numerous artists, including the renowned composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill) whose works blend horror and the paranormal, breathing life into this nightmarish tale.
"I'm delighted to have been able to take part in the development of Decarnation [...] I've developed a special bond with this game.
Numerous references and inspirations from cult horror works have shaped the world of Decarnation - can you spot them all?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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