- Echobreaker is Steam Deck Verified - 20 August 2026
Hey Pilots,A quick update from us: Echobreaker is now Steam Deck Verified!That means you can now take your runs with you. Chase medals, shave milliseconds off your best time, or try to push your way up the leaderboards from the comfort of... well, where you use your Steam Deck!This is also your final reminder that Echobreaker’s launch discount is ending soon.If you’ve had your eye on the game, now is the best time to pick it up at a reduced price before it returns to full price.A huge thank you to everyone who has played Echobreaker so far, left a review, and smashed high scores. Reviews and feedback make a huge difference for games like ours, so if you've played and enjoyed Echobreaker, please consider leaving a review!-- Upstream Arcade
- Friendly Leaderboards! [V]1.1.1 - 12 August 2026
New Feature - Steam friends are now highlighted and prioritised in the leaderboards! Friends are prefixed with "" If they would otherwise not fit, friends are moved into your leaderboard view range.
- New Steam Friend Leaderboard Tracking + Week 1 Update - 12 August 2026
Hey runners, We've just pushed a new update live to Echobreaker that adds new leaderboard functionality. Now the leaderboard will highlight your friends \ so that you'll be able to see how you compare to them no matter where they are on the global leaderboard. We hope this makes it easier for you to see exactly how much better you are than your friend George, who always seems to beat you in other games... We also just wanted to say a huge thank you for the positive reviews and kind words you've shared with us so far. Please tell your friends, leave a review, gift the game to a rival, it all makes a huge difference for us in these early days. In case you missed the launch trailer and FAQs, we've left those below:Launch FAQWhat kind of game is Echobreaker? Echobreaker is a precision speedrunning game focused on short, replayable courses, fast restarts, route optimisation, and chasing bett…
- Echobreaker is Out Now on Steam - 6 August 2026
Echobreaker is available now on Steam!The day is finally here, and we're also excited to share the Echobreaker is part of Tiny Teams. Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback during Steam Next Fest, posted in the forums, or wishlisted the game ahead of launch. We’re excited to finally have Echobreaker out in the world, and we can’t wait to see the times players set!Echobreaker is a precision speedrunning game built around fast restarts, route mastery, and a simple but dangerous question:How much safety are you willing to sacrifice for speed?Across each course, you’ll learn the route, refine your movement, and decide when to sacrifice Echoes to perform jumps, trigger speed boosts, and open up faster lines. Every sacrifice can help you cut down your time, but it also leaves you with less room for mistakes.Finishing the course is only the beginning. The real challenge com…
- Last Chance to Run the Trials - 24 July 2026
Pilots,This is the last weekend to run the demo.The Temporal Rig comes offline soon! As we move into the final push toward launch, the Echobreaker demo will be taken down for good.If you haven't set a personal best yet (or if you're still chasing a cleaner line), now's the time. Every reset from here is a reset that counts.The Next Fest Demo includes:5 levels to masterRanks & time targets to chaseLeaderboards to climb1 challenge modifier to test yourself againstInstant restarts for one more attemptEchobreaker launches August 6th. Wishlist now and check out our trailer below!See you at the finish line-- Upstream Arcade
- Echobreaker in Convergence Showcase - 16 July 2026
Hey Pilots,We're excited to share that Echobreaker is part of Convergence!As part of the chowcase, we shared another look at Echobreaker ahead of its release on August 6th.In Echobreaker, every run is about shaving down your time and deciding how much safety you're willing to give up to smash your top time.If you've played the demo, wishlisted the game, or shared feedback in the Steam Forums so far, thank you! We're getting closer to launch, and our heads are down working on some new challenges for you!-- Upstream Arcade
- Echobreaker Releases August 6th - 7 July 2026
Hey Pilots,We're excited to announce that Echobreaker will release on August 6th!In Echobreaker, every run is a chance to go faster. Learn the route, refine your movement, and decide how much safety you’re willing to sacrifice in pursuit of a better time.By sacrificing Echoes, you can perform jumps, trigger speed boosts, and open up faster routes through each level. The trade-off is simple: you gain speed and new options, but lose part of your safety net. One mistake can end a promising run, but the right sacrifice at the right moment can be the difference between a clean finish and a new personal best.Thank you to everyone who played the demo during Steam Next Fest and shared feedback. -- Upstream Arcade
- Echobreaker Live Now in Steam Next Fest - 15 June 2026
Hey everyone!Steam Next Fest is here, and we've updated the Echobreaker demo! More trials and an all-new challenge modifier system await!For those who haven't played before, Echobreaker is a precision speedrunning game all about route mastery, instant restarts, and sacrifice your health to move faster.Every level is built around one core idea:Speed has a cost.The Next Fest Demo includes:5 levels to try outRanks & time targets to chase better runsLeaderboards to climb1 challenge modifier to up the difficultyInstant restarts for immediate retries and cleaner attempts.If you enjoy the demo, please consider wishlisting Echobreaker, and if you have any feedback, we'll be checking the Steam forums regularly!-- Upstream Arcade
- Echobreaker is coming to Steam Next Fest - 3 June 2026
Hey Pilots,We're super excited to share that Echobreaker will be part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest!If you haven;t tried it yet, Echobreaker is a precision speedrunning game built around fast restarts, finding and mastering the perfect route, and one very important question:How much are you willing to sacrifice for a faster run?In Echobreaker, every attempt is a chance to shave seconds off your time, and as a pilot you can sacrifice Echoes to perform impressive feats - Whether it's slowing down time to defeat enemies, performing superhuman leaps, or smashing through walls to create shortcuts. For Next Fest, we wanted to update the demo and introduce a new feature: Challenge ModifiersThese modifiers raise the stakes of each level, adding extra difficulty for players who want to push even further. One will be available for Next Fest for those who want to raise the stakes!We'll have more…
- DevLog | Speed & Sacrifice - 18 May 2026
Hello Pilots,We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who's played the Echobreaker demo so far, especially those who have posted feedback in the Steam forums. We're also really pleased to see we've reached 4000 wishlists!For this DevLog we wanted to talk a little more about one of the central ideas behind the game:Speed has a cost.Sacrificing an EchoIn Echobreaker, Echoes are tied directly to your survivability, your route options, and your ability to push yourself to the limit.The idea behind it was to add a bit of more strategic thinking beyond simply finding the fastest route. When you sacrifice an Echo, you make a deliberate trade. You give up your safety net in exchange for speed. It might help you perform a huge jump across a critical gap, or slowing time to take down enemies to unlock a speed boost. We didn't set out to make a game where it was just a simple 'Press…
- The Echobreaker Demo is Live - 23 April 2026
Pilots,The Echobreaker demo is now live.The Temporal Rig is online. The trials are now active. It's time to step in and prove you've got what it takes.In Echobreaker, you are a pilot brought in to test an experimental new combat rig. The catch? You must sacrifice your health for all-important bursts of speed.Run the trials. Push your limits. Find the perfect line.Every reset is a chance to go again. Faster. Cleaner. Better.👉 Deploy now and run the demoWe look forward to hearing your times!-- Upstream Arcade
- Echobreaker at Galaxies - 16 April 2026
Hey everyone!We're excited to share that the Echobreaker Demo is live now!As part of the Galaxies showcase, we unveiled our latest trailer and were featured alongside a lineup of incredible indie games. If you've been following along since announcement, or if you're just discovering the game, you'll be able to play the demo VERY SOON👀Give us a follow on our socials and we'll let you know as soon as it's ready!-- Upstream ArcadeTikTok | Instagram | Bluesky
- Echobreaker is in London Games Fest - 13 April 2026
Hey everyone,It's been a whirlwind since announcement, and we're delighted to say that Echobreaker is heading to London Games Fest! We'll be showcasing at New Game Plus on April 16th-17th, where you can get hands on with our latest demo for Echobreaker.If you're attending, come by and give it a run - there might be some prizes for the fastest runners! We'd love to see how fast you can go and hear what you think. And for those of you who won't make it, you might want to tune into Galaxies Spring Showcase this week 👀-- Upstream ArcadeTikTok | Instagram | Bluesky
- Announcing Echobreaker - 3 March 2026
Hey Pilots, We are incredibly excited to announce Echobreaker - our lightning-fast precision platformer. Control an armoured rig and bend time to complete high-risk trials for TDS Industries.At its core, Echobreaker is about one thing: GOING FASTER You’ll be competing in timed trials, pushing for cleaner runs, tighter routes and better execution every time you hit restart. Mastering your momentum is everything. TDS Industries has created a new rig equipped with an experimental device they call a TED - A Temporal Echo Drive. This allows you to slow time, take down threats and convert that energy into explosive bursts of speed. They call this the ‘Echo State’. We love games where muscle memory takes over and the world narrows down to just you and the clock. That’s the energy driving Echobreaker. We can’t wait to see the routes you discover and the records you smash. Follow on socials and…
