Echoes of Vasteria

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Echoes of Vasteria is a single player action game. It was developed by Blindsided Games and was released on August 10, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Echoes of Vasteria is an idle side-scrolling adventure where Caleb auto-walks, auto-fights, and collects resources across an endless pixel world. Players strategize by upgrading town stats and trading with NPCs for buffs, while completing meaningful quests to unlock valuable rewards. The game blends relaxing progression with engaging incremental gameplay.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on the idle genre with engaging RPG elements and a satisfying progression system.
The developer is very active and responsive within the community, providing regular updates and support.
It serves as a relaxing idle game that can be enjoyed while multitasking, with charming artwork and a pleasant soundtrack.

The game currently lacks substantial content, leading to a repetitive experience after initial enjoyment.
Frequent updates have caused issues with the save system, resulting in lost progress for some players.
Many core mechanics are undergoing significant changes, making the game feel unfinished and unstable.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily driven by a quest system that spans about 50 hours of gameplay, focusing on resource collection and village upgrades. Players experience a linear progression through quests that unlock new biomes and enhance their town, providing a satisfying sense of growth and accomplishment. While the narrative elements are present, the gameplay leans heavily on grinding and passive resource management, making it feel more like a casual, idle experience.
- “Feels good to complete quests, has some story elements, very much a set it and check back in a little while type of game.”
- “As you progress through the quests, your town grows and changes with each completion, which adds a sense of progression I did not expect as well.”
- “Early quests unlock different biomes to progress in, where you can focus on particular resources, so that you can focus on the quests you want to tackle or the upgrades you are looking for.”
- “It's just grinding to turn in quests or get upgrades.”
- “Collection quests unlock new resources and their respective collection quests; resources are used to upgrade your stats, and runs are guaranteed to be of finite length because there is a distance cap on how far you can travel before being reaped, causing you to start over.”
- “While quests and unlocks are fairly linear, there is no penalty (except time) for leaving the game overnight and checking in occasionally to make sure Caleb and his adventures are progressing.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features a significant grinding element, requiring active participation to optimize resource gains and avoid penalties like auto-death. While it offers various skills to develop, the core gameplay revolves around repetitive tasks such as quest completion and upgrades, making it more appealing to fans of grind-heavy idle games.
- “You can idle all day long and get resources; however, to achieve a higher auto-resource gain rate, you need to be present to control when to leave the map you are farming. If you reach the max distance, it results in auto-death, which then auto-respawns you after 10 seconds from the start.”
- “It's just grinding to turn in quests or get upgrades.”
- “Soft recommend if you're into grindy idlers.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by ongoing and significant redesigns of core mechanics, indicating that the game is still in development. While some users express dissatisfaction with certain interface changes, overall, there is a consensus that the balance, mechanics, and graphics have seen rapid improvement, supported by an active community for feedback and suggestions.
- “The developer has an active Discord server with a specific category for discussing this game, reporting bugs, and making suggestions for upgrades to current mechanics and for future mechanics.”
- “There are a few things I don't like (the new fullscreen menus are a downgrade from the smaller windowed ones), but the overall balance, mechanics, and graphics have rapidly improved.”
- “First, core mechanics are undergoing frequent radical redesigns that don't represent a finished product.”
- “There are a few things I don't like (the new fullscreen menus are a downgrade from the smaller windowed ones) but the overall balance, mechanics, and graphics have rapidly improved.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is praised for its pleasant lofi vibes, contributing to a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the music not only as part of the gameplay but also as enjoyable content for secondary use, making it a standout feature.
- “Has a very nice soundtrack, lofi vibes.”
- “Also pretty good second monitor content with its own supplied sounds/music.”
- “Been having a great time so far; the music, atmosphere, and feel of the game are all great and feel super cozy.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature charming artwork that enhances the gameplay experience, with lively details like rats in the background adding to the atmosphere. While some users have noted a preference for the previous windowed menu design, the overall visual quality and mechanics have seen significant improvement.
- “And it has a lot of charming artwork to look at while Caleb (the main character) and his echoes (copies of you that collect specific resources or engage in combat) run around frantically from collection task to collection task (or murder task to murder task), with rats in the background eating cheese and skulking around.”
- “There are a few things I don't like (the new fullscreen menus are a downgrade from the smaller windowed ones), but the overall balance, mechanics, and graphics have rapidly improved.”
- “The graphics are quite underwhelming, lacking detail and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models look outdated and the environments feel bland, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
- “While the artwork has its charm, the overall graphical quality feels inconsistent and doesn't meet modern standards.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy feel, enhanced by enjoyable music and an inviting ambiance, contributing to an overall positive gaming experience.
- “I've been having a great time so far; the music, atmosphere, and feel of the game are all fantastic and create a super cozy experience.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack creates an atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you captivated.”