Out now

Before the Echo

Developed by Iridium Studios

IndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 20, 2011 Price$4.99 Metacritic70/100 Steam reviews1,060

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic70/100
Steam reviews1,060
Languages1
Achievements21

Overview

An indie, rpg game by Iridium Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 1,428
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:RhythmRPGIndieMusicGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerFunnyComedyExperimentalKickstarter

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Before the Echo.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 250 MB
  • Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 3)
  • DirectX®: 9.0c

Supported languages (1)

English

Before the Echo FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Before the Echo?

Steam classifies Before the Echo as a Indie, RPG game, developed by Iridium Studios. Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

How much does Before the Echo cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Before the Echo at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Before the Echo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Before the Echo: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Before the Echo on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Before the Echo for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Before the Echo out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 20, 2011.

What platforms is Before the Echo on?

Before the Echo is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Before the Echo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Before the Echo cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Before the Echo have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for Before the Echo.

What is Before the Echo's Metacritic score?

Before the Echo has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Before the Echo?

Before the Echo is developed by Iridium Studios.

Where to get Before the Echo

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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