SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair

Murder mystery visual novel about a Halloween party turned deadly

Gosatsu Visual Novels · Released Aug 26, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 132
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 12, 2026
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair?

A single-player murder mystery visual novel about ten friends trapped with a killer at a secluded mountain resort. You read conversations, investigate locations, question classmates, and present evidence to support your deductions.

For you if...

+you like branching stories with multiple possible endings
+you appreciate in-game notes that help you track clues

Not for you if...

−you prefer action-focused games over lengthy reading
−you avoid stories involving murder and gore

What players say

91% of 132 reviews are positive

Players praise the mystery's twists and convincing false leads, with several also highlighting the character writing. Common complaints focus on the slow opening and padded or awkward dialogue.

Screenshots and trailer

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SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: XP
Processor: 1Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 340 MB available space

Does SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does SHINRAI - Broken Beyond Despair 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam