19 Mar 2026Developer post

TOKENS 🎩 Our new game

Quentin here, Game Director of Decarnation 👹 Today is a special day for me as I can finally share the new project we’ve been working on. Introducing... TOKENS ! TOKENS is a roguelike deckbuilder where you create combinations of—you guessed it—tokens! We recently announced the ga

03 Apr 2024Developer post

Decarnation - now available in Japanese

Hi Everyone, We are very pleased to share with you all that Decarnation now features Japanese localisation! With this addition, players from Japan can now fully immerse themselves in the chilling world of Decarnation, enjoying the game in their native language. - Atelier QDB / Sh

17 Mar 2024Developer post

Localisation Patch

Adding Japanese localisation Localisation corrections

21 Nov 2023Developer post

Vote for Decarnation in the Steam Awards!

Greetings everyone! Nominations for the 2023 Steam Awards are open, and we would love it if you would vote for Decarnation in the ‘Best soundtrack’ category. We set out to redefine horror with Decarnation, a game that transcends the conventional and delves into the depths of fear

07 Sep 2023Developer post

Decarnation nominated for two awards at the Horror Game Awards!

We're thrilled to announce that Decarnation has been nominated as a finalist in two categories at the Horror Game Awards! We're honored to be recognized in the Best Indie Game and Best Narrative categories, and it's a testament to the dedication and passion of our development tea

30 Jul 2023Gamemag.ru

Неидеальная грусть: Обзор Decarnation

В описании Decarnation на страницах цифровых магазинов прямо указано, что игра вдохновлена работами Дэвида Линча и франшизой Silent Hill . Понимая выбранные разработчиками источники вдохновения, остается лишь вопрос о том, не отняли ли столь выразительные ориентиры у Decarnation

28 Jun 2023Developer post

Decarnation is now VERIFIED for Steam Deck

We are very pleased to share with you all that Decarnation is now officially verified for the Steam Deck! So for all of the Steam Deck users out there who haven't taken the plunge yet, here's one more good reason to dive into a phantasmagorical experience like no other! And of co

26 Jun 2023Developer post

Try our demo!

We're releasing the demo of Decarnation so that you can try out the first act for free! Saves from the demo are compatible with the full game too, allowing you to continue exploring a macabre world of dreams and nightmares, as you face the most terrifying monsters from the darkes

22 Jun 2023Developer post

Update 2: Patchnotes

Hello Explorers of dreams, Thank you all your warm reviews and great feedback. It's been fantastic seeing such a positive reaction to the game, and the team are thrilled to see all of the discussion surrounding the game! But first two bits of (good) news: -We're adding a new Deca

Hello Explorers of dreams, Thank you all your warm reviews and great feedback. It's been fantastic seeing such a positive reaction to the game, and the team are thrilled to see all of the discussion surrounding the game! But first two bits of (good) news: -We're adding a new Decarnation demo very soon. Tell your friends, if they haven't played Decarnation yet! -Many of you shared your enjoyment of our soundtrack. Good news! It's coming on Spotify, Apple Music, and more other sites, June 23rd!

With that out of the way, let's jump into the patchnotes:

DECARNATION PATCH 2:

ACHIEVEMENTS (REMINDER)

Fixed achievements that didn't unlock properly (it's retroactive: if you completed their conditions already, update the game, launch a scene and you should see achievements unlocking)

ACCESSIBILITY

Tweaked some sprites and UIs colors and constrast to help colorblind people on some puzzles
Added doormats on some doors to make them easily noticeable

QUALITY

Added images in the scene selection to better visualize scenes
Improved the rythm mini-games (latency and difficulty)
Improved rythm mini-game UI for long inputs
Added pigeons and rats in some areas of the game
Added Big Boo (hidden in Gloria's building), Lino and Gabin characters (nearby the subway).
Polished camera movement and character position of some scenes
Improved some dialogue timings
Slightly modified a few dialogues
Added a few more SFX

BALANCING

Tweaked gym mini-game (longer and clearer)
Tweaked Onichase mini-game (more intense and slightly shorter)

BUGS

Fixed some animation issues
Fixed UI text positions on some languages.
Fixed spelling issues in different languages
Fixed collisions issues
Fixed some visual bugs
Fixed some out of bounds issues
Fixed some settings issues
Fixed a dance mini-game soft lock when changing audio settings
Fixed some camera issues
Fixed some sound issues

Thanks again for your feedback, and if you planned to play another round of Decarnation, now's the time!

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08 Jun 2023Developer post

Update 1: Patchnotes

Greetings, everyone, We would like to warmly thank you all for your invaluable feedback, reports, and reviews . The entire Decarnation team is fully committed to addressing the issues and feedback that have been raised across various platforms, especially in the Steam community h

31 May 2023Developer post

Official Launch: Decarnation Now Available!

Hello, everyone! We are incredibly excited to announce the release of Decarnation! After five years of dedicated development, the creation of a new studio, and countless captivating human adventures, we have crossed the finish line! **DECARNATION IS OUT!** Set in Paris in 1989, D

11 May 2023Developer post

Release date and legendary composer

Greetings everyone, We have some exciting news to share with you all today! We are thrilled to announce that our launch date for Decarnation has been set for May 31st! The last few weeks have been both nerve-wracking and exhilarating for us, and we can't wait for you to experienc

20 Apr 2023Developer post

Apply to take part in the Decarnation playtest!

Hello everyone, We’re currently inviting players to take part in a small playtest for our upcoming adventure horror title; Decarnation! “Decarnation is a story rich adventure horror game in which you will solve cryptic puzzles, fight disturbing enemies, explore a phantasmagorical

23 Mar 2023Developer post

Decarnation Release Date Announcement!

Greetings everyone! Get ready to step into a world where dreams and reality are intertwined, as Decarnation will be launching on Steam and other platforms in May 2023! To celebrate this announcement, we have released a brand new trailer showcasing some of the troubling stuff that

24 Feb 2023Developer post

[Dev Update #3] Gameplay inspirations

Greetings my dearest! I know many of you are already excited by Decarnation’s universe and style, but there’s still a question mark around the kind of gameplay it contains Is it a survival-horror? A Point & Click? A Visual Novel? We call it an “adventure horror game” but how

Greetings my dearest!

I know many of you are already excited by Decarnation’s universe and style, but there’s still a question mark around the kind of gameplay it contains

Is it a survival-horror? A Point & Click? A Visual Novel?

We call it an “adventure horror game” but how does it feel when one has the controller in their hand?

Well, what’s for sure is that there isn’t one main gameplay style in Decarnation, but more of a collection of smaller gameplay types. Rhythm games, enigmas, puzzles, stealth sequences…

For each particular situation, we tried to utilize the gameplay that would best fit the situation and the state of mind of Gloria, our main character and as a result, Decarnation is a mix of over 15 different systems and types of gameplay!

Sometimes, it’s very clear and concrete, for example when Gloria must put on the best possible performance on the Black Swan stage:

Some other times, it is a bit more abstract, and the gameplay serves to express the mental state of the hero.

The game isn’t designed to present a significant challenge per se (Decarnation is meant to be an experience, not a stressful game that relies on your response time and twitch reactions), but some sequences might strain the player’s nerves. For example in this fantasmagorical manor, where Gloria is trapped by a strange chess game. There may be some struggle in overcoming the situation, but you’ll be fine eventually, we’re sure! (Well, we hope…)

Oh, and not everything is about effort! Sometimes, it’s important to let go of the pressure, as in this little sequence of cardiac coherence. Gloria calms herself, trying to manage her anxiety and if you feel like it, you can reproduce her actionss and enjoy the benefits of a deep and slow breathing.

But this is just a sneak peak to some of Decarnation’s gameplay and systems. We don’t want to spoil everything, we’re keeping some little surprises for you, and a lot of bigger ones!

See you soon in Decarnation!

Quentin De Beuk - Creative Director

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24 Jan 2023Developer post

[Dev Update #2] 2023, the year of Decarnation!

Hey everyone! Quentin here, Creative Director of Decarnation. It's January and as tradition dictates, the team wishes you a very happy and peaceful new year. Even if the road can be perilous at times, let us keep warmth and humanity in our hearts. This year will be a special year

27 Oct 2022Developer post

[Dev Update #1] Horror in Decarnation, how and why?

Hey everyone! Quentin here, I’m the creator and game designer of Decarnation! Because it’s almost Halloween I wanted to share some thoughts on my game, more specifically, about Decarnation’s horror aspect. We’ve all been frightened by different things during our life, whether it’

04 Oct 2022Developer post

Join the devs as they play the Decarnation Demo!

Join the Atelier QDB devs as they play the Decarnation Demo and answer questions about the game during the Steam Next Fest ! You can try the demo of Decarnation from October 03 to October 10 and check out our Stream with the developers HERE Try the demo here!

03 Oct 2022Developer post

Try our demo for 7 days!

In 2021 here at Shiro Games , we decided to share the skills and expertise we have accrued over the last 10 years of game development by opening our own publishing label Shiro Unlimited . 1 year on, we are very proud to be able to take part in the Steam Next Fest and present to y

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