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Before the Echo

Iridium Studios

Before the Echo

gameAppID 200910Released
Release dateOct 20, 2011

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Player statistics

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Current Players0
24h Peak0
All-Time Peak3
24h Player-Hours0 h

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Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours000%0
Last 7 Days000%0
Last 30 Days0.33-0.02-4.76%1
Last 12 Months0.2200%3
2026-100.30.0414.37%1
2026-090.260.0737.7%2
2026-080.19-0.01-4%3
2026-070.2-0.13-40.48%2
2026-060.3300%1

Details

DeveloperIridium Studios
PublisherUnknown
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience. Join Ky on his ascent of a mysterious Tower, guided onward by a mysterious girl named Naia. Encounter deadly monsters and ridiculous characters, and discover the grand scheme behind Ky's mysterious imprisonment...that is, if you can survive the journey. Key Features: Fully voice-acted, 10+ hour story mode With music by Ronald Jenkees and Michael Wade Hamilton Deep item synthesis and spell customization mechanics provide a full RPG experience Full integration of Steam achievements and cloud saves

Genres and categories

IndieRPGSingle-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: yeslinux: yes
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Ratings and content

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Recommendations1061
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