Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit and above Processeur : AMD Athlon X4 880K 4Ghz or Intel Pentium G4500 3.5Ghz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 520 or AMD Radeon Vega Integrated Graphics Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen 1500X 3.5Ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX 480, NVIDIA GTX 970, 4 GB of Video Memory and above Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Before Your Eyes
The narrative drives the whole experience, racking up 134 positive mentions out of 134. Steam users have labeled it Overwhelmingly Positive, with 98% of 23,407 reviews favorable and 99% of the post‑release sample praising it.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 134 | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 43 | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.7 h.
🪤 71 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 08, 2021 · All-time low: €1.95 (Oct 22, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Story: 134 positive mentions out of 134, the only aspect without any negative feedback.
- Emotional resonance: the keyword 'émotion' appears 63 times, showing a strong affective impact.
- Audio design: 7 positive mentions out of 7, with no reported negatives.
- User interface: 7 positive mentions out of 9, only one negative and one mixed comment.
- Gameplay innovation: 34 positive mentions out of 43, highlighting the eye‑tracking mechanic as a highlight.
Weaknesses
- Bugs: 7 negative mentions out of 7, the sole category uniformly criticized.
- Graphics: 3 negative mentions out of 11, indicating visual fidelity concerns.
- Price: 1 negative mention out of 3, suggesting some players question its cost.
- Gameplay consistency: 4 mixed and 5 negative mentions out of 43, pointing to occasional frustration.
Who is it for?
Narrative‑driven adventure fans and players who appreciate emotional storytelling and indie experimentation will likely love this title; gamers looking for high‑octane action or cutting‑edge graphics may find it less appealing.
Is Before Your Eyes worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 23,407 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 9,75€.
Verdict
Before Your Eyes delivers a powerful, story‑centric experience that resonated with the vast majority of players, as reflected by its near‑perfect Steam ratings. While its audio, UI, and emotional impact are consistently praised, technical hiccups and modest visuals hold it back from perfection. If you prioritize narrative and atmosphere over graphical fidelity, it’s a compelling indie adventure.
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