The Shell Part I: Inferno
Detective visual novel with branching choices and a dark mystery
Innocent Grey · Published by Shiravune · Released Jul 27, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 1,491
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 31 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 28
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Jan 29, 2025
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 1,491 reviews are positive · 83% of 31 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.
Screenshots and trailer
The Shell Part I: Inferno system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Visual Novel
- Detective
- Mystery
- Psychological Horror
- Choices Matter
- Romance
- Atmospheric
- Cult
- Dark
- Retro
- Multiple Endings
- Adventure
- Gore
- Cinematic
- Anime
- Choose Your Own Adventure
Recent updates
- Jan 29, 2025 · Inferno - 2025/01/29 Update
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