Before Your Eyes (2021)
- Developer
- GoodbyeWorld Games
- Publisher
- Skybound Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 23,390 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A deeply personal and emotional journey where blinking controls the story's pacing, making every moment feel precious and fleeting.
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What players say
Players say the webcam blink mechanic is central and novel, but it also forces them to fight their own tears, several report crying so hard the camera stopped tracking. The story is short, around one to two hours, and many call it a powerful narrative about mortality. Some warn of blurry screens or eye strain, especially for those with dry eyes.
Screenshots
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