Underplayed Gems

Decarnation (2023)

Decarnation cover
Developer
Atelier QDB
Publisher
Shiro Unlimited, East2West Games(Greater China)
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 1,096 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A haunting journey through psychological and surreal horror, where pixel-art exploration and puzzles build a tense, emotionally charged atmosphere.

atmosphericpsychological horrorsurrealtensestory richexplorationpixel graphicsdark

What players say

Players praise the art direction and Akira Yamaoka's atmospheric soundtrack, but are split on the story. Some find the depiction of mental illness shallow and the ending too hopeful, while others appreciate the psychological horror and symbolism. The gameplay is mostly a slow 2D walking simulator with light puzzles.

Trailer

Screenshots

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