Somber Echoes

A sci-fi Metroidvania built around chained, gravity-defying aerial dashes

Rock Pocket Games, Lav Games · Published by Bonus Stage Publishing · Released Jan 21, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 289
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 10 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Feb 5, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1660; 8 GB RAM · 30 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Somber Echoes?

A single-player 2D action-platformer set aboard the Atromitos, a Greco-Roman spacecraft overrun by creatures from another dimension. As Adrestia, you explore connected districts, gain movement abilities, and fight using attacks and timed parries to stop your twin sister from unraveling the universe.

For you if...

+you enjoy finding secrets by revisiting areas with new abilities
+you prefer moderate difficulty over especially punishing boss fights

Not for you if...

−you want combat to take priority over exploration
−you are looking for cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

78% of 289 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art direction, detailed backgrounds, and responsive controls. Some criticize the combat as too basic and the endgame as disappointing.

Screenshots and trailer

Somber Echoes system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1660, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

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

Does Somber Echoes have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Somber Echoes run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 48
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Somber Echoes 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