Underplayed Gems

Echo of the Wilds (2014)

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Developer
caiys
Publisher
caiysware
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 196 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, atmospheric journey through pixelated wilderness where you gather resources, solve mysteries, and unravel a spiritual tale while surviving an encroaching winter.

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What players say

Players are split on this surreal survival-puzzle hybrid. Some love figuring out the obtuse progression through randomized areas, while others find the puzzles too vague and the story unsatisfying. Long-time players note that major updates through 2021 made the game more accessible and clarified the path forward.

Screenshots

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