non-binary
“non-binary” is a game in three acts that blends bullet hell and storytelling to bring you into the lives of two non-binary people.
you will accompany Elisa or Luca from childhood to adulthood, experiencing with them frustration and joy, discovery and change.
“non-binary” features two different paths: one for a character socially defined as female and the other, male.
at the beginning of the game, the character will be randomly assigned to you.
at the end of the game, you will be able to retrace their story or live that of the other protagonist.
we recommend that you experience both stories: by combining personal experiences and the testimonies of those who have supported us, we have created two very different paths. the lives of non-binary people are as varied and complex as those of anyone else. that’s why the game doesn’t aim to tell everyone’s story, but only a small glimpse into a complex world.
if you are a non-binary person and you are going through a bad time, remeber: you’re not alone 💛🤍💜🖤
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Game Discussion
Steam User 4
Super cute game, it's a visual novel/bullet hell about being a person who doesn't fit into the gender binary being forced into it, and finding your own place. Very short, and somewhat sloppily written, but there's multiple paths to go I think and it's a very good implementation of this type of concept considering how short the game is. If you have ~20 minutes to spare, it's a pretty good one. AND it's free, there's very little reason to not play it
Steam User 0
it's definitely a good game, the story did lose me at times but i got the premise and it was nice. i get that it is supposed to be two different stories but it would've been more attention grabbing if it focused on the feelings of being a non-binary person instead. like, there were more ways to go about it like maybe talking more on the existential feelings of never being fully understood by someone you love or anyone in your day to day life (etc). that would make it much more relatable for most people.
if you're looking for a game that you can kind of relate to and you're more agender/aromantic/asexual leaning, i wouldn't recommend this for you. but nevertheless its a fun little game.
Steam User 0
I was going through a bit of a gender crisis before playing this game, as an enby who wears skirts and dresses exclusively. Luca's story helped me realize I don't need to appear androgynous. Both stories were extremely touching.
Though, if you have a short attention span you may find it difficult to enjoy the game. It can feel slow.
Steam User 0
I did not expect to cry so hard. As an enby, this game spoke to me in ways I cannot explain. I think it's a clever metaphor, it just felt so real.
Steam User 0
True to its nature with relatability factor :). My little fellow that represented me was a dark blueish circle with thin spikes all over them. For some reason, I believe James Wilson should try this
Steam User 1
I just came out of my first play-through of this game.
I am not non-binary. I experimented with it, and in many respects, I still feel it within me. Gender is diverse and grand, there is a sea of it. Ultimately, I remained under the spectrum of womanhood. This game reminds me of how important it is to slay the beast. The slurs, the name-calling, even the indoctrination from one's birth. These tendrils of patriarchy extend to all corners of human development. We need to stop it.
If I am ever to have children, I will not make the same mistakes. I can only hope that some day, this game will be seen as a dystopian fantasy, than crushing reality.
My Kindest Regards, Theia.
Steam User 0
If it at all sounds like something you're looking for, you'll probably like it. It's very simply but conveys some very specific feelings very well and you'll likely get a little something out of it. It's short and free, and worth your time.