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Echoes of the End

Echoes of the End

Released: 8/12/2025

Echoes of the End is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game. It blends a deeply personal, character-driven story with thrilling magic and sword-based combat, engaging traversal and thought-provoking puzzles. Inspired by Iceland, this epic adventure offers a mature, rich and immersive experience in a breathtaking and original fantasy world. Step into the shoes of Ryn, a vestige wielding volatile yet powerful magic, as she battles to save her brother from a ruthless totalitarian empire. Partner with Abram Finlay - a scholar and explorer haunted by his past - to uncover a conspiracy that could reignite an ancient conflict and plunge Aema into chaos. Immerse yourself in a heartfelt tale of trust, redemption, and sacrifice in a world on the edge of war.

Echoes of the End is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game. It blends a deeply personal, character-driven story with thrilling magic and sword-based combat, engaging traversal and thought-provoking puzzles. Inspired by Iceland, this epic adventure offers a mature, rich and immersive experience in a breathtaking and original fantasy world. Step into the shoes of Ryn, a vestige wielding volatile yet powerful magic, as she battles to save her brother from a ruthless totalitarian empire. Partner with Abram Finlay - a scholar and explorer haunted by his past - to uncover a conspiracy that could reignite an ancient conflict and plunge Aema into chaos. Immerse yourself in a heartfelt tale of trust, redemption, and sacrifice in a world on the edge of war.

Echoes of the End is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game. It blends a deeply personal, character-driven story with thrilling magic and sword-based combat, engaging traversal and thought-provoking puzzles. Inspired by Iceland, this epic adventure offers a mature, rich and immersive experience in a breathtaking and original fantasy world. Step into the shoes of Ryn, a vestige wielding volatile yet powerful magic, as she battles to save her brother from a ruthless totalitarian empire. Partner with Abram Finlay - a scholar and explorer haunted by his past - to uncover a conspiracy that could reignite an ancient conflict and plunge Aema into chaos. Immerse yourself in a heartfelt tale of trust, redemption, and sacrifice in a world on the edge of war.

Critics
69
Steam
77
Metacritic
67

Score Breakdown

68.5

Critic Average

44 reviews

77

Steam User Score

1,902 reviews

67

Metacritic User Score

176 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.4
Metacritic Disparity
+1.5
Combined Disparity
-3.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

42 launch window (95%)2 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 44 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 68.5/100. Critics score this game 8.4 points lower than Steam users and 1.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 44)+
  1. Arash ParsapourviaCriticLenz
    Nov 20, 2025·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 76.9/100 · -1.9 ptsMetacritic 67/100 · +8.0 pts
  2. PS4Blog.net StaffviaPS4Blog.net
    Nov 11, 2025·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 76.9/100 · +8.1 ptsMetacritic 67/100 · +18.0 pts
  3. Gaming Boulevard StaffviaGaming Boulevard
    Oct 1, 2025·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 76.9/100 · -6.9 ptsMetacritic 67/100 · +3.0 pts
  4. Terrence JohnsonviaZTGD
    Sep 24, 2025·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 76.9/100 · -1.9 ptsMetacritic 67/100 · +8.0 pts
  5. AJ SmallviaXbox Tavern
    Sep 14, 2025·Launch window
    40/100View review
    Steam 76.9/100 · -36.9 ptsMetacritic 67/100 · -27.0 pts