With Shining Eyes

First-person puzzle exploration through the classrooms of a surreal academy

Lucas Fisher · Released May 1, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 114
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 4, 2025
Minimum PC: 700 series; 8 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is With Shining Eyes?

You explore Bellamy Academy’s classrooms and solve puzzles while learning about headmaster Anya Ashby, who once studied there. This free, single-player adventure uses a first-person view.

For you if...

+you prefer a calm pace with room to explore

Not for you if...

−you want an adventure lasting more than one sitting

What players say

94% of 114 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful, abstract visuals and ambient soundtrack. A recurring complaint is that dialogue spells out puzzle solutions too clearly.

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With Shining Eyes system requirements

Minimum: 700 series, 8 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5, 3.0Ghz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 700 series, 4GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 750 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does With Shining Eyes have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does With Shining Eyes run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 2
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does With Shining Eyes use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam