Skip to content
Before the Echo - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Before the Echo

Iridium StudiosReleased October 20, 2011
IndieRPGSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackComedyFunny
GameValio recommendation70Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,060 reviews)
  • 66 % off
Why “Worth It”
70out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 70 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$1.72$4.99−66%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 6 months ago$4.99+$3.27Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money

Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value75/100
  • $1.72: very accessible price
  • 66% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($1.45)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.72Lowest recorded $1.45Full price $4.99
Quality80/100
  • 89% positive (1,060 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 1,060 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 89% · Very PositivePositive 939Negative 121
Popularity49/100

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 2

Game details

Developers
Iridium Studios
Release date
October 20, 2011
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
Steam recs
1,055
Official website
www.playiridium.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

Like this? Try these.

View all

Same genres, similar reception.

Frequently asked questions

Is Before the Echo worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Before the Echo cheapest?

The best current deal for Before the Echo is on Kinguin for $1.72.

That's a 66% discount.

What type of game is Before the Echo?

Before the Echo is categorized as: Indie, RPG.

What platforms is Before the Echo available on?

Before the Echo is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Before the Echo released?

Before the Echo was released on October 20, 2011.

How many people are playing Before the Echo?

According to recent data, Before the Echo has approximately 0 concurrent players 10 hours ago.

Is Before the Echo on sale right now?

Before the Echo is currently 66% off on Kinguin for $1.72.

Who made Before the Echo?

Developed by: Iridium Studios

What are the best deals for Before the Echo?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Before the Echo across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.72 (-66%)
  • Steam: $4.99
What games are similar to Before the Echo?

If you like Before the Echo, you might also enjoy these games: