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There Came an Echo

Developed by Iridium Studios · Published by Iridium Studios

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 24, 2015 Price$14.99 Metacritic58/100 Steam reviews246

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic58/100
Steam reviews246
Languages11
Achievements16
DLC2

Overview

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

Steam’s own one-line description: “There Came an Echo is a real-time strategy game in which the player assumes command of a small squadron, using an advanced voice recognition system to issue orders. It features a character-driven sci-fi narrative that stars Wil Wheaton, Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and more!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 74% positive of 379
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:StrategyIndieSci-fiSingleplayerVoice ControlRTSCyberpunkGreat SoundtrackTacticalIsometricReal-TimeStory Rich

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 There Came an 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 Vista 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Supported languages (11)

EnglishGermanSpanish - SpainFrenchItalianKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianJapaneseSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

There Came an 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 There Came an Echo?

Steam classifies There Came an Echo as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Iridium Studios. There Came an Echo is a real-time strategy game in which the player assumes command of a small squadron, using an advanced voice recognition system to issue orders. It features a character-driven sci-fi narrative that stars Wil Wheaton, Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and more!

How much does There Came an Echo cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists There Came an Echo at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is There Came an Echo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for There Came an Echo: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is There Came an Echo on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is There Came an Echo out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 24, 2015.

What platforms is There Came an Echo on?

There Came an Echo is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is There Came an Echo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does There Came an Echo cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does There Came an Echo have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for There Came an Echo.

What is There Came an Echo's Metacritic score?

There Came an Echo has a Metacritic score of 58/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made There Came an Echo?

There Came an Echo is developed by Iridium Studios and published by Iridium Studios.

Where to get There Came an Echo

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

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