Qliphah in Providence's Shadow (2026)
Arc System Works, UnitePlus
Set against the backdrop of a distorted Shibuya—where supernatural anomalies have begun bleeding into reality—the story follows two dual protagonists. Both harbor these very anomalies within themselves as they embark on a dark quest to uncover the truth behind the city's eerie phenomena.
About the story
Tokyo has collapsed. In a city where reality itself is eroding, grotesque entities known as “Aberrations” roam the ruined streets. While working as a simple delivery boy, Souma Hoshigami is brutally attacked by an Aberration—leaving him in a fractured, ‘Half-turned’ state where man and monster fuse into one. He is rescued and taken into custody not as a citizen, but as ‘lost property’ by Rena Hizuki, a lethal investigator from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Safety Department, Foreign Affairs Fifth Division (commonly known as the Public Safety Mutation Response Division). Step into the shoes of Rena and Souma in a world choking on reality-shattering contamination. Track down “Tiny True,” the demonic narcotic flooding the streets. Uncover the truth behind “Stigmas,” the cursed body-carved glyphs infecting the youth. Expose the mysterious cult pulling the strings from the shadows. Engage in fast-paced, hyper-stylish combat to slice through terrifying foes and unravel the mystery of a world tearing at the seams.
Platforms
Switch PC PS5Genres
Platform Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Horror
Languages: English and 8 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
ThreeTwoPlay
By Michael SeifertMoving beyond turn-based RPGs, real-time combat or hybrid forms of the two, this title attempts to break new ground and shake up the genre with a concept that almost feels like a rhythm game at some points. The developers may have been a bit too ambitious however. A reduction in the number of abilities and tutorials would have probably been better. Yet once players get the hang of it the game offers a rewarding sense of accomplishment. Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow dares to innovate, creating a unique blend of visual novel and RPG featuring a combat system unlike anything I have seen before. Ultimately though a bit more polish and less complexity would have benefited the game in the end.
Virtualni Kutak
By Milan RadosavljevićQliphah in Providence’s Shadow brilliantly combines gripping Japanese urban horror through VN style, with an incredibly deep, colour-coded, timeline turn-based combat system. Even though there's no traditional detective gameplay, the dark, apocalyptic narrative of Tokyo 2030 remains super intriguing. Paired with a wholly unique, reaction-heavy tactical combat system, this is a niche title that demands your attention.
CrazyGameCommunity.it
By Davide FanelliQliphah in Providence’s Shadow is an action RPG that dares to be different: intriguing and fun, with polished art direction and a combat system that offers a breath of fresh air.
