discover.games

Somber Echoes

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Released Jan 21, 2025Very Positive · 81% of 283ESRB T
Steam Deck PlayableActionAdventureExplorationStory Rich2D PlatformerSci-fi
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Somber Echoes
Developer: Rock Pocket Games
Publisher: Bonus Stage Publishing
Somber Echoes
Help spread the word!
https://discover.games/games/somber-echoes

About Somber Echoes

Story Overview

A cataclysmic event turned the once beautiful and proud Greco-Roman space vessel Atromitos into breeding grounds for infested horrors from an unknown dimension. In the aftermath, a mysterious force chooses to interfere with destiny and awaken Adrestia from rubble and ashes.

As Adrestia, your mission is to stop your twin sister Harmonia from unraveling the universe, but many questions remain unanswered. In the search for answers you explore the vast space vessel while gaining powers, knowledge and skills that might shape your ultimate destiny.

Experience a Metroidvania where combat is about mastering acrobatic freedom. Explore an environment that embraces diverse gameplay styles to suit every player.

Stunning environments

Beautifully crafted distinct districts.

Manifest Aether Lanterns

Aether Lanterns serve as Adrestia's core traversal ability. Defy gravity by shapeshifting into 

a brilliant sun-like star, and unleash the energy in any direction you see fit.

Additional lanterns allow for chaining up dashes one after the other, even in the air.

Aether lanterns greatly enhance Adrestia’s combat prowess.

Master perfect parry to gain advantage in combat

Progressive traversal

Game Features

  • Story inspired by Greek tragedies and Greek Mythology

  • Unique Greco-Roman science fiction setting

  • Visceral combat and acrobatic player freedom

  • Multiple distinctive districts (biomes) with their own visual identity

  • Multiple endings: how you play determines how you complete the game

Story

Show

Somber Echoes is a single-player dark sci-fi Metroidvania that takes you into the depths of the abandoned spaceship, Atromitos. As Adrestia, you must confront your twin sister, Harmonia, to prevent her from unleashing cosmic catastrophe while battling otherworldly horrors.

Trailers

Release Date Trailer
Trailer
Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay Video

Game details

Developers
Rock Pocket Games, Lav Games
Publishers
Bonus Stage Publishing
Release date
Jan 21, 2025
Genres
Action, Adventure, Exploration, Story Rich, 2D Platformer, Sci-fi, Drama, Cinematic, Metroidvania, Dark, Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Souls-like, Multiple Endings, Atmospheric, Mythology, Fantasy, Female Protagonist
Modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
Steam features
48 achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical
Camera
Side view
Engine
Unreal Engine 5

Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishSupportedSupportedSupported
FrenchSupportedNot supportedSupported
ItalianSupportedNot supportedSupported
GermanSupportedNot supportedSupported
Spanish (Spain)SupportedNot supportedSupported
NorwegianSupportedNot supportedSupported
Portuguese (Brazil)SupportedNot supportedSupported
JapaneseSupportedNot supportedSupported
System requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel i5-9600K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1660 TI / RX 5600 XT / Arc A580
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Intel Core i7-13600K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT / Arc A770 (or better)
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Ratings

Steam reviews

Very Positive

81% of 283

Read reviews on Steam

IGDB critics

66

1 critic score

View on IGDB

Age rating

ESRB T

Blood, Violence

About ESRB ratings

Steam Deck & Linux

Steam Deck Playable

  • Shows button icons from other controllers
  • Everything works with the default controls
  • Text is readable on the Deck screen
  • Runs well with the default graphics settings
  • External controllers don't work for the main player
  • SteamOS: Playable
  • Steam Machine: Playable

ProtonDB: Early reports: Platinum (3 reports) See reports

Comments

Be part of the conversation — Login to leave a comment

Released - Start playing today!
Release date: Jan 21, 2025

Game data © Valve Corporation, from Steam · ProtonDB community ratings · Game data by IGDB.com