Before the Echo

Before the Echo

Iridium Studios · October 20, 2011 · Rhythm, RPG, Indie, Music, Great Soundtrack

Buy the Before the Echo key for Steam from Gameseal at $1.11 — the cheapest of 6 stores we compare.

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Very Positive86% · 1,45570Metacritic
Best price 73 Great deal
$1.11-78%
lowest tracked $0.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
$4.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
$4.99
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Cheapest Before the Echo keys — keyshops

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Standard Edition · Steam
$1.11
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.81
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.61
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Standard Edition · Steam
$5.98
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Before the Echo price by region

Before the Echo costs €0.98 in Europe (EUR), $1.11 in the United States, $1.11 in Georgia (USD), £1.31 in the United Kingdom, CA$5.49 in Canada, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, A$6.99 in Australia, zł8.44 in Poland and R$10.49 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Before the Echo offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €0.98 −75% €3.99 €0.98 5
United Statesyour region $1.11 −78% $4.99 $1.11 6
Georgia (USD) $1.11 −63% $2.99 $1.11 5
United Kingdom £1.31 −67% £3.99 £1.31 5
Canada CA$5.49 CA$5.49 — 2
New Zealand NZ$5.99 NZ$5.99 — 1
Australia A$6.99 A$6.99 — 2
Poland zł8.44 −53% zł17.99 zł8.44 3
Brazil R$10.49 R$10.49 R$29.71 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Before the Echo

✦ AI summary

Before the Echo fuses rhythm-based combat with RPG progression as you climb a mysterious Tower alongside enigmatic characters uncovering secrets of your imprisonment. The game stands out with its fully voice-acted 10+ hour story, original soundtrack from Ronald Jenkees, and deep crafting systems that let you customize spells and items to match your playstyle.

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience. Join Ky on his ascent of a mysterious Tower, guided onward by a mysterious girl named Naia. Encounter deadly monsters and ridiculous characters, and discover the grand scheme behind Ky's mysterious imprisonment...that is, if you can survive the journey.

Key Features:

  • Fully voice-acted, 10+ hour story mode
  • With music by Ronald Jenkees and Michael Wade Hamilton
  • Deep item synthesis and spell customization mechanics provide a full RPG experience
  • Full integration of Steam achievements and cloud saves

Before the Echo — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Before the Echo is a rhythm game featuring music by Ronald Jenkees that players praise for its unique mechanics and engaging soundtrack, though some find the battle interface and spell system unnecessarily complicated and cumbersome. The main criticism centers on excessive exposition and pauses that interrupt the flow of gameplay, though those who click with it consider it a worthwhile experience worth trying.

Recommended Aug 26, 2026
Good Soup
Recommended Jul 7, 2026
Fantastic. Got to know Ronald Jenkees that way, a treat by itself!
Not recommended Jul 5, 2026
It's not as simple as it looks, and navigating the battle screen is challenging to get used to. I'd rather just play FFR.
Recommended Jun 16, 2026
Before the echo is a fantastic Rhythm, game with music by the incredible Ronald Jenkees. With very unique mechanics regarding three different beats, and an interesting progression system, this game definitely is worth trying out.
Recommended May 17, 2026
Absolute banger! Definitely recommend! Wish there were more games like this.
Not recommended May 16, 2026
The game's delivery (and how it introduces concepts to you) is too clunky. or maybe the spell system is clunky. Just let me get into the rhythm, guys. Don't make the experience feel stagnant with so much exposition and pausing between the action.

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