Satoshi Kon & David Lynch-Inspired Horror Game Decarnation Launches This May

During the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2023, Atelier QDB and Shiro Unlimited have announced that horror game Decarnation will launch for the Nintendo Switch and PC sometime in May 2023.

Decarnation tells the story of Gloria, a struggling cabaret dancer who’s not having a very good time at all. With difficulties in her relationship, career, and thus her mental health, she’s surprised when she gets an enticing offer from a mysterious stranger. Gloria will end up battling all kinds of monsters in Decarnation, both physical and mental, with the game straddling the real-world and Gloria’s subconscious.

The game is set in a 1990s Paris setting. The gameplay mixes puzzle-solving, exploration, and boss encounters of traditional survival horror titles with the more sim-like mini-games (such as performing on the cabaret or exploring psychological symbolism). The developer also said that the game was inspired by films such as Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue and David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive.

Check out the trailer below: