Underplayed Gems

Somber Echoes (2025)

Somber Echoes cover
Developer
Rock Pocket Games, Lav Games
Publisher
Bonus Stage Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 329 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, atmospheric journey through a corrupted Greco-Roman spaceship, blending deliberate combat with methodical exploration and a deep, dramatic narrative.

atmosphericdarkaction-packedexploration-drivenstory richsouls-like difficultycinematictense

What players say

Players are split on this metroidvania. Some love the traversal mechanics, especially the superdash puzzles that rival Metroid Dread's shinespark sequences. Others say controls feel clunky and combat is stiff, with one reviewer losing a save file to corruption. The map relies heavily on teleporters rather than interconnection, and bosses demand steep memorization with no difficulty settings.

Trailer

Screenshots

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