Narcissu 1st & 2nd

Narcissu 1st & 2nd

stage-nana · April 24, 2015 · Visual Novel, Anime, Free to Play, Indie, Story Rich

Narcissu 1st & 2nd is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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About Narcissu 1st & 2nd

✦ AI summary

Experience a poignant visual novel about two terminally ill patients finding connection and meaning in a hospital setting, exploring themes of mortality, love, and acceptance with haunting emotional depth. This contemplative narrative stands out for its unflinching portrayal of disease and suffering, offering a quiet meditation on life's fragility that transcends typical romance storytelling.

This version will be free forever. However, if you like it, a newer version with 4 more stories and other content is available in theNarcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology

... on that blindingly bright day ...
... on that very day of winter ...

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

This is a story of so many things.

But most of all ...

This is the story
of a girl whose heart was standing still
and a boy whose breath was being stolen away,
both of whom die.

Narcissu 1st & 2nd — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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Narcissu 1st & 2nd in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Narcissu 1st & 2nd is a short, free visual novel that delivers an emotionally powerful and grounded story about terminal illness and coming to terms with mortality, praised for its unflinching honesty and ability to move players deeply despite having no player choices. While some may find the lack of interactivity limiting or be put off by the heavy subject matter, most players who engage with it as a narrative experience find it compelling and well worth the time investment, with the option to purchase a paid anniversary edition for those wanting additional content.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026
Absolute tragedy. Tears were shed. This is not a tale about fighting impossible odds and winning. Instead, it's a quiet, painfully grounded story about coming to terms with terminal illness and the weight of the time that's left, told with an unflinching honesty. If you want to feel something and are looking for a purely narrative experience, this is a good place to start. It's short, free and heart-rending. There's also a paid '10th Anniversary' version of this game somewhere on Steam, along with some DLC, if you feel like spending for extra stuff. But if you're unsure or just broke, this free version still holds up.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 25, 2026
Nice little story game with 2 parts ..👍🏻
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Recommended Sep 20, 2026
I stumbled upon this game by accident, and went into playing it completely blind, with very little expectations. Yet it managed to smash them all, becoming one of the better games I've played. It's short, and there are no choices to be made, which might come as a disappointment for some, but I find that it only helps the game establish it's atmosphere. It's an emotional story, and even reading the description of the game didn't quite prepare me for the contents. Observing the world and story through the eyes of people who know their time is running out is a unique, at times heartbreaking experience. It was very engaging, and I found it was hard to not binge the whole thing at once, just to find out what will happen next, even though the ending was (basically) known since the very beginning. While it is old and not without it's flaws, I'd recommend anyone to spend these 4-6 hours on this game. So, ...For those left behind...smile for them...
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 30, 2026
This was quite a lore about being in a hospital. The voices are in japanese for "voiced" even when selecting it in english though.
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
If reading novels is a thing you like, then this game is a gold mine.
Recommended Sep 23, 2026
«Oh, it wasn't possible! xD»

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