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There Came an Echo

2015

Should you play it?

There Came an Echo is a real-time strategy game in which the player assumes command of a small squadron, using an advanced voice recognition system to issue orders. It features a character-driven sci-fi narrative that stars Wil Wheaton, Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and more!

What works

  • Innovative voice command gameplay
  • Engaging voice acting and soundtrack
  • Immersive sci-fi story
  • Customizable commands and squad loadouts
  • Responsive voice recognition

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign length
  • Limited replayability
  • Some voice recognition hiccups
  • Linear and simple tactical gameplay
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Attack of the Earthlings

  • Trash of the Titans

  • Tactical Breach Wizards

  • The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • The Hive

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like There Came an Echo but with less leadership over others

  • Transistor

  • Saturn

  • Jack Move

  • Brigador: Up-Armored Edition

  • Lithium City

  • Jackal

More exploratory

Games that feels like There Came an Echo but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Stellar Tactics

  • Galaxy Squad

  • Tower of Time

  • Halfway

  • Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness

  • Showgunners

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like There Came an Echo but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Invisible, Inc.

  • Astral Throne

  • Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

  • Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich

  • Sword of Convallaria

More social

Games that feels like There Came an Echo but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Chroma Squad

  • Satellite Reign

  • Distrust: Polar Survival

  • Spaceland: Sci-Fi Indie Tactics

  • Tetra Project - 原石计划

  • Shadowrun Returns

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There Came an Echo: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026