Not every ghost story is about fear. Some are about love – the kind that refuses to let go, even when it probably should.
Decollate Decoration arrives with that very idea at its core, delivering a short but unsettling visual novel that leans into obsession, loss, and the choices made when the line between devotion and darkness starts to blur.
Now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for £7.49, this latest release from KEMCO and KANEKODO offers something a little more intimate – and a little more uncomfortable – than your typical narrative experience.
At A Glance
- Game: Decollate Decoration
- Developer: KANEKODO
- Publisher: KEMCO
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Price: £7.49
- Game Type: Visual Novel / Narrative Adventure
Love, Loss… And Something More Unsettling
Decollate Decoration begins with a simple but striking premise: you wake up as a ghost. There’s no warning, no explanation, just the quiet realisation that your life is over, and that the person you care about most is still very much alive.
For most, that might be the moment to move on. But here, the story takes a darker turn. The thought of separation becomes unbearable, and what follows is a descent into increasingly desperate attempts to stay connected… no matter the cost.
It’s a narrative that doesn’t rush. Instead, it lets the unease build gradually, asking you to consider just how far you’re willing to go in the name of love.
Subtle Influence, Supernatural Methods
Gameplay revolves around interacting with the living world in indirect ways. As a ghost, you can’t simply speak or act freely. Instead, you experiment, nudging events through conversations, appearing in dreams, triggering small disturbances, or even resorting to more sinister methods.
Because your “beloved” can’t truly perceive you, every action becomes a careful attempt to influence rather than control. It’s less about solving puzzles in a traditional sense, and more about understanding cause and effect across multiple playthroughs.
Short Runs, Multiple Outcomes
Each playthrough of Decollate Decoration is relatively brief – around 15 minutes – but it’s designed to be experienced more than once. With six different endings, along with additional prologue and epilogue stories, the game encourages players to explore different choices and outcomes.
It’s a format that suits the concept well. Rather than one long, drawn-out narrative, you get a series of focused runs that gradually reveal the full picture.
Not Your Typical Ghost Story
Decollate Decoration isn’t here to deliver jump scares or action. Instead, it offers something quieter, more reflective, and at times, more unsettling because of it.
If you’re looking for a short, replayable narrative experience that explores the darker side of love and loss, this is one worth keeping an eye on. Just don’t expect it to leave you feeling entirely comfortable.
You’ll find the game on the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Play Anywhere. It’s also on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
