Report updated Apr 1, 2026
Before Your Eyes
v1.2.69Fans of narrative-driven indie games and emotional storytelling who are already subscribed to the Netflix platform.
What Is Before Your Eyes?
Launched Jul 26, 2022
Updated Feb 2025
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Uses the device camera to track real-life blinks to control narrative flow and progress through memories.
An immersive, story-driven experience where player choices affect the outcome of the soul's journey.
Professional voice performances that enhance the emotional depth and immersion of the story.
Relive key life moments to help a mysterious shepherd guide a soul to the afterlife.
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What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Innovative hardware-based interaction (blink mechanic)
- High production value and emotional narrative depth
- Strong integration with the Netflix subscription ecosystem
Cons
- Limited accessibility for non-Netflix subscribers
- Lack of active social media or community engagement channels
- Niche appeal may limit total addressable market
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expansion into other platforms or interactive media formats
- Community-building initiatives to increase brand loyalty
- Cross-promotion within the Netflix Games library
Market Threats
- Market saturation in the 'emotional indie' genre
- Dependence on Netflix's overall subscriber retention health
- Potential for hardware-related bugs or privacy concerns
Who competes with Before Your Eyes?
The Nemesis
Florence
Annapurna Interactive
A premium, short-form interactive narrative experience that focuses on emotional storytelling and life-reflection themes.
Contenders
What Remains of Edith Finch
Annapurna Interactive
A first-person narrative exploration game that centers on uncovering family history and memories, mirroring the emotional weight of Before Your Eyes.
Gorogoa
★4.6 (2K)Annapurna Interactive
An innovative, puzzle-based narrative game that uses unique visual mechanics to tell a poignant, life-spanning story.
Same Space
GRIS
★4.5 (752)Devolver
An emotionally driven platformer that explores grief and personal growth through high-fidelity art and music.
Journey
Annapurna Interactive
A seminal narrative adventure game that emphasizes emotional impact and atmospheric storytelling without dialogue.
What are the key takeaways?
Before Your Eyes is a divisive games app that is available. With a 4.7/5 rating from 1K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users.
Best for: Fans of narrative-driven indie games and emotional storytelling who are already subscribed to the Netflix platform.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Uses the game as a value-add for the existing Netflix ecosystem, driving member retention by offering exclusive, high-quality narrative experiences without additional in-app purchases.
iOS Version
1.2.69
Release Date
Jul 26, 2022
iOS Price
Free