Underplayed Gems

Pale Echoes (2015)

Pale Echoes cover
Developer
Wyrmling Productions
Publisher
KOMODO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.0 of 5, 73 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, contemplative journey through a ghostly world, balancing grim desolation with vibrant memories as you solve puzzles and collect echoes.

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What players say

Players describe Pale Echoes as a short puzzle game disguised as an RPG, with combat that relies on memorizing enemy attack patterns rather than grinding. The story and worldbuilding are praised, but some find the trial-and-error battles frustrating. There is disagreement on the combat's enjoyment, though most agree it is novel.

Screenshots

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