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The Shell Part I: Inferno

Detective visual novel with branching choices and a dark mystery

Innocent Grey · Published by Shiravune · Released Jul 27, 2023

Adventure

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 1,415
Recent reviews
Very Positive
82% of 23 in 30 days
Players
13
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Jan 29, 2025
Minimum PC
HD
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Shell Part I: Inferno?

This Showa-era visual novel follows a detective hired by a young woman to find her true self. You read the story, make choices as you investigate, and reach different endings.

For you if...

  • +you like piecing together clues in murder mysteries
  • +you enjoy dark stories with branching endings

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action over reading a long story
  • −you want a lighthearted story without disturbing murders

What players say

90% of 1,415 reviews are positive · 82% of 23 in the last 30 days

Players praise the mystery, artwork, and soundtrack. Many complain that an external adult-content patch is needed to reach key story content and endings; some find the sexual scenes it adds out of place.

Players over time

▼ -14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 28 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Oct 21, 20265
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Oct 14, 20266
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Oct 10, 202615
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Oct 7, 202614
Oct 6, 202616
Oct 4, 202618
Oct 3, 202613
Oct 2, 20268
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Sep 23, 202628
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Sep 22, 202611

Screenshots and trailer

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The Shell Part I: Inferno system requirements

Minimum: HD, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
intel Core i series
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
intel Core i series (without CULV)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8000 or AMD Radeon HD 2000 +
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does The Shell Part I: Inferno have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Shell Part I: Inferno run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does The Shell Part I: Inferno use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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