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Read interconnected visual-novel stories about terminal illness, hospice patients, and the choices they face with limited time.
Released 27 Jan 2016
Take A Hospice Road Trip
Explore Hospice Origins
Read A Medieval Side Story
"Life is like a waiting room, except people don't leave in the order they enter." Narcissu is a thought provoking visual novel series about terminal illness, living, dying, and the relationship between those leaving and those left behind. There are no miracles, no heroes, no villains in this story.
Developed by stage-nana · Published by Sekai Project





Narcissu is a collection of visual-novel stories about people facing terminal illness and the relationships between those who are dying and those who remain. The central story follows two hospice patients who leave the hospital together, while later chapters revisit characters and explore other perspectives.
The stories focus on conversations, memories, everyday routines, and brief shared experiences rather than action-driven gameplay. One follows a journey by car; other chapters include a prequel, an epilogue, a medieval-era side story, and stories connected to the hospice's history.
Play proceeds as a linear, text-led visual novel without story choices. Readers move through chapters accompanied by character art, backgrounds, and music; the anthology also includes updated artwork and audio, along with a new chapter.
Players often praise the stories for their restrained, affecting treatment of death, limited time, and the bonds between people. Reviews also highlight the quiet atmosphere and music, and some appreciate the space to reflect at a measured pace. Others find the text-heavy storytelling slow or emotionally difficult, and a few criticize translation and grammar errors.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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