The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective visual novel connecting a postwar curse to a prewar murder
Innocent Grey · Published by Shiravune · Released Apr 18, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 94% of 635
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 14 in 30 days
- Players
- 12
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 1 year ago
- Jan 31, 2025
What is The Shell Part II: Purgatorio?
Set across prewar and postwar Japan, this detective visual novel has you read through connected investigations that lead to multiple endings. Private detective Reiji Tokisaka looks into a rumored curse tied to an old murder while continuing his search for a kidnapped girl.
For you if...
- +you like dark mysteries that take time to unfold
- +you enjoy following different perspectives across two eras
- +you want a story with multiple endings
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action to reading a long story
- −you want a lighthearted story without disturbing themes
- −you want to reach every ending without a guide
What players say
94% of 635 reviews are positive · 92% of 14 in the last 30 days
Players praise the writing and the way mysteries across different time periods come together. Some find the opening slow or say a guide is needed to reach every ending. Others object to cuts to gore and sexual content in the base game.
Screenshots and trailer
The Shell Part II: Purgatorio system requirements
Minimum: HD, 2 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run The Shell Part II: Purgatorio?
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i series
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i series (without CULV)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 8000 or AMD Radeon HD 2000 +
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Does The Shell Part II: Purgatorio have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Shell Part II: Purgatorio 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 II: Purgatorio 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
