Echo Storm

Oleg Dzhuraev · Insane Systems

Released: Mar 16, 2023
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 05:49 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

28 Dec 2025Developer post
About the further development and Steam Deck support
Hello, there has been no news about the game for a lo-o-ong time. I'm continuing development and am currently working on a major update that should improve the overall gameplay and long-term progression of the game (i.e. replayability). A game match will now only take place on on
05 Apr 2025Developer post
Echo Storm - Update 1.4.2 is here!
Hi, it's been a while since we've had an update! Unfortunately, I haven't gotten over the marketing and the game is barely selling - there was no way to fund development. Things are easier now, so I'll keep releasing updates and improving the game if possible. Today I have a smal
21 Apr 2024Developer post
Update 1.4.1 released!
Hi! Today's update mostly contains minor improvements in the game visuals and readability of some effects, as well as small fixes. Changelog: - First Leviathan attack projectile and shoot effects were reworked to be more visually "readable". Also done some balance changes. - Firs
21 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 1.4.0 released!
Hi! The update for Echo Storm is ready! The update includes a new planet with its own Leviathan, a few new enemies, new weapon, and done some work on the game balance. I hope you enjoy it! Changelog: - Added new planet Kratea! It is a dangerous world with very aggressive enemies.
07 Oct 2023Developer post
About current work on Echo Storm
Hi. It's been quiet around here lately in terms of updates, but I'm still working on new content, and I'm planning a new update in the near future. I'm currently working on changing the enemy spawning system. The plan is to have enemies more separated into different types of plan
23 Aug 2023Developer post
Update 1.3.2 released!
I'm still working on content, and in the meantime a small patch has been made with fixes and improvements. Improved controls when playing with gamepad. Changelog: Fixed: Some abilities texts were not shown with stats numbers. Gamepad aim was improved a lot. Hope it will now feels
I'm still working on content, and in the meantime a small patch has been made with fixes and improvements. Improved controls when playing with gamepad.
Changelog:

Fixed: Some abilities texts were not shown with stats numbers.
Gamepad aim was improved a lot. Hope it will now feels better.
Added Gamepad Sensivity parameter to the Settings menu.
Other minor changes.
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04 Aug 2023Developer post
Update 1.3.1 released!
The update is aimed at fixing the problems in version 1.3.0, but was also added new content in the form of new weapons and enemies, as well as made small improvements in general. Look at the new weapon in slow-motion :) Changelog: Fixed: player characteristics numbers in Pause Sc
The update is aimed at fixing the problems in version 1.3.0, but was also added new content in the form of new weapons and enemies, as well as made small improvements in general.
Look at the new weapon in slow-motion :)
Changelog:

Fixed: player characteristics numbers in Pause Screen sometimes were wrong (For example, Reload Speedup text was fixed and now it is Reload Time).
Added the new weapon - Rocket gun. It shoots rockets with a small radius damage. Rockets affected by gravity and falling down with time.
Added the new flying melee enemy. It have poison attack, so be careful!
Wave Gun now shoots better, previously attack pattern was hitting floor periodically.
Refinery now limited day resources extraction.
Loadout shop prices were balanced and reduced a bit.
Enemies spawn balance were changed a bit for game time before 5 minutes.
Added buffs and debuffs info on the user interface.
Modding now supports several sprites for Projectiles to use it as animation, and soon same thing will be supported for a weapons.
Other code fixes and improvements.
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27 Jul 2023Developer post
Update 1.3.0 released!
In this update, I tried to do some work on improving the sense of progression for the player and add more game content. New Base Build mode allows you to improve your character's stats, and they will apply to all subsequent game matches. Changelog: Fixed: Sometimes ally drones an
In this update, I tried to do some work on improving the sense of progression for the player and add more game content. New Base Build mode allows you to improve your character's stats, and they will apply to all subsequent game matches.
Changelog:

Fixed: Sometimes ally drones and other NPCs does not attacked enemies.
Fixed: Sometimes ally turrets stopped attack enemies (when looking down).
Fixed: If you're find teleport after its activation, Objective text was shown with the wrong info.
Added Base Build mode! It allows you to create and upgrade buildings, which will permanently improve your characteristics, earn extra resources and more!
Added a new planet for Base Build mode. It is safe, no one will attack you there (for now... :)).
Added a character stats in the pause menu. Now you can get more info about your "build" effectivity.
Added the new weapon "Wave Gun"!
Map Editor fixes and improvements. Map Editor is still not available for public use, development in progress.
Settings screen in the Pause menu now have better contrast with other interface.
Other fixes and improvements.
Enjoy!
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15 Jun 2023Developer post
Update 1.2.0 released!
With updates, we aim to increase the depth of gameplay and increase the amount of content available. This update focuses on these things. A new planet with its own Leviathan, new mechanics, and more are in this update. - Added Critical Damage Chance mechanic. Character critical c
08 May 2023Developer post
Update 1.1.2 released!
Update mainly aimed to improve gamepad controllers support and fixes. Also keyboard layout change support was added. Please note, that Dualshock controller can be used in game now, but it still have some problems due to technical limitations. Connect it before you run the game to
Update mainly aimed to improve gamepad controllers support and fixes. Also keyboard layout change support was added.
Please note, that Dualshock controller can be used in game now, but it still have some problems due to technical limitations. Connect it before you run the game to get it work correctly.
Changelog:

Fixed bug: Jump platform can not work sometimes when you have Level points.
Dualshock gamepad controller support improved a lot.
Overall controllers support improved a bit.
Into the Settings was added possibility to change Abilities keys layout. So, now you can select abilities controls keys, which you like more (qwert, 12345, zsxcv - available variants).
Aim cursor is now hidden in pause menus.
On pause now can not be used any abilities by such button press.
When playing with mouse and keyboard, there is Hardware Aim cursor now, which reduces input lag.
Segmented Worm NPCs now don't attack from below the ground in the first time. It makes easier to evade/attack them.
Added some new visual decorations on the maps.
Inner changes and improvements.
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28 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 1.1.1 released!
This update is mainly aimed at improving and fixing version 1.1.0. Also the abilities of the Freeze technology have been expanded and improved, now it is very good branch to control enemies. Changelog: Fixed bug: Summon Plague Monsters ability can not be dropped in random sometim
This update is mainly aimed at improving and fixing version 1.1.0. Also the abilities of the Freeze technology have been expanded and improved, now it is very good branch to control enemies.
Changelog:

Fixed bug: Summon Plague Monsters ability can not be dropped in random sometimes.
Fixed bug: New flying melee enemy previously can fly through walls sometimes.
Fixed a lot of other minor bugs.
Added new abilities and mechanics for them. Some actual abilities were changed a bit.
Balance improvements: game start now easier, but with time it gets more hard, than before.
In settings was added parameter, which enables corpse effect cleaning, it makes levels more clean and easier to play, if you don't like a lot of corpse effects.
Added the new achievement.
Added the new freeze effect for enemies.
New visual environment details were added.
Reroll mechanic was balanced a bit.
Nanomachines and Advanced Nanomachines abilities were balanced a bit.
Improved Video settings screen, fixed bugs and added new parameters.
Plasma moon weapon was balanced. Again. :)
Minor user interface edits.
Some modding improvements - support of loading custom map was added, etc. Actually it can not be used to make user maps, but in future updates it will be more useful.
Inner code improvements and a lot of other undocumented changes.
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19 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 1.1.0 released!
This update is not very big, but it is released under the number 1.1.0 - so we draw a line under all the updates released in the last month, which greatly transformed the game. Let's go over the key changes of all these updates. Skills Many new abilities have been added, and many
This update is not very big, but it is released under the number 1.1.0 - so we draw a line under all the updates released in the last month, which greatly transformed the game. Let's go over the key changes of all these updates.
Skills
Many new abilities have been added, and many of the old ones have been redesigned and balanced. Abilities are now distributed into branches and can unlock new abilities.
Also ability selection screen was reworked to be more informative.
Balance
Weapons, enemies, and abilities have been better balanced.
Spawn of enemies and their balance has been completely redesigned and should now feel better than it did before.
Enemies
New types of enemies with their own gameplay features have been added. The AI of both allied NPCs and enemy NPCs has been improved.
Maps
Maps have been redesigned, expanded and improved. Bonus item boxes have been added to the maps.
What's Next
We continue to work on improving the game and new content. We plan to focus on variety and replayability of the gameplay.
1.1.0 Changelog
Especially for 1.1.0, for previous versions check previous posts.

Fixed bug: Previously, on Gamepad controller claim button on the Bonus Take screen can be unactive. Now should work fine.
Fixed bug: Previously, sometimes ability effect applied to the character forever and this was able to cause some bugs.
Fixed bug: Max Health Addition abilities not restore full health on select anymore.
Level up mechanism was changed a bit, now it not pauses game process when you level up, instead, you can open this menu by key in time, when it better for you.
Font on the level bar was improved, should be more "readable".
Player healthbar size increased and added damage receive effect, to allow player better understand when he was hitted by an enemy.
New abilities were added.
Two new enemy types were added.
Leviathans now drop card with a Bonus skill.
Ally drones AI was reworked to follow player character.
Some enemies spawn balance, new enemies were added into the spawn.
Better abilities descriptions, more numbers info was added. Some skills icons were improved.
Summon abilities were rebalanced to be more powerful.
Now "reroll" button on Ability Select Screen is more fair and gives you always new skills, not just randomed again.
New achievements were added.
Save files moved to the better directory.
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14 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.21 released!
This update focuses on polishing existing content and adding new content - the chances of getting current abilities have been redesigned and more new abilities have been added. The game's internal algorithms have been heavily redesigned to allow add new content more efficiently a
This update focuses on polishing existing content and adding new content - the chances of getting current abilities have been redesigned and more new abilities have been added. The game's internal algorithms have been heavily redesigned to allow add new content more efficiently and balance gameplay easier.
Changes:

Fixed bug: Evade now not causes damage sound and effect
Fixed bug: Laser rifle was dealing no damage to the closest targets in 1.0.20. Now it should be fine.
Fixed bug: Knockback of an explosion damage previously can be calculated wrong if there were several targets.
New Abilities were added, old ones were reworked a bit.
New crate type was added, it contains random bonuses for the character.
Enemies spawn balance was seriously improved (compared to 1.0.20).
Enemies spawn points now generated automatically, which allows me to design bigger maps and do it more efficiently.
Locations were extended, now there more space to move and escape enemies.
Healer drones were balanced a bit.
First Leviathan AI was improved a bit.
Grapple Hook now allows to jump after character is near grapple point. It is increases Grapple Hook usability a lot.
Drop chances balance was changed a bit.
Projectiles of the first shooting enemies made more noticeable.
Improved AI of the ally units and enemy units too.
Balanced characters a bit (for example, Red now has small regeneration instead of zero regeneration).
Now, when player character on low HP, more noticeable screen effect appears.
New achievement was added.
A lot of inner code and algorithms improvements and reworks.
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06 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.20 released!
It's a pretty big update. The game completing process and the mechanism of enemies appearing has been greatly changed. Leviathans now have their own arenas to fight, enemies spawn now is time-based, not wave, new Upgrades were added. Now it should be more interesting to play. We
It's a pretty big update. The game completing process and the mechanism of enemies appearing has been greatly changed. Leviathans now have their own arenas to fight, enemies spawn now is time-based, not wave, new Upgrades were added. Now it should be more interesting to play. We will be adding more content in future updates!
Changes:

Fixed bug: Sometimes slot for Active ability was locked on Upgrades Selection screen.
Fixed bug: Blaster module projectiles previously were hitting the walls. Now it not happens.
Fixed bug: Grenade Drop ability grenade was collided with player character. Now it not happens.
Fixed bug: Jump Platform physical force was different sometimes and jump was failed. Now it pushes player to same height every time.
Fixed bug: Ally Turrets AI still bad in previous version. Now it should be better.
Leviathans now can be found on the separated arenas using Teleport.
Was fully reworked spawn mechanism and now it is time-based, not wave-based like before.
Jump platforms now not require to press Use key, them just work when player enters it.
All Planet were extended a bit.
Added something like "objectives", which will help you to understand, what to do next.
Nanomachines effect now shown only targets, which will spawn your ally NPC.
Nanomachines Drones now prefer to fly in zone where them was spawned, if no enemy target near.
Some new Upgrades were added.
Some visual effects were improved, added some new effects.
Grenade Drop ability was balanced to make more damage.
Healing items now taking only if the player character has not full HP.
Added reload time on skills icons.
Improved Upgrade selection screen for a bit.
Player character spawn on Planets now randomized a bit.
Were made some code optimizations, game now should work better with bigger amounts of NPCs on screen.
Localizations fixes and improvements.
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01 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.19 released!
This update is aimed at improving balance and fixes. Also, more abilities have been added to the enhancements menu. Added a new mechanic - Evasion , and a related ability. Changes: Fixed bug: Sometimes can be a problem with percent display in Upgrades description. Fixed bug: Some
This update is aimed at improving balance and fixes. Also, more abilities have been added to the enhancements menu. Added a new mechanic - Evasion, and a related ability.
Changes:

Fixed bug: Sometimes can be a problem with percent display in Upgrades description.
Fixed bug: Sometimes, Nanomachines ability drones can be spawned in menu. :)
Fixed bug: More Turrets ability can previously remove alive turret sometimes when player was placing a new one.
Fixed bug: Plague monsters falling below the ground. Also, sometimes them were spawned in the ground.
Added more Upgrades and Abilities. Improved Fire and Poison upgrades branches, also some work done on other Upgrades types.
Added Evasion mechanic.
Replaced items take sounds, players feedback says that previous were annoying.
Improved Ally Turrets AI.
Optimized work of all ally units AI checks, sometimes before it can make fps drops.
Nanomachines buff now has its oiwn effect on targets.
Better damage receive effects for Plague Monsters.
Repair Kit ability was balanced.
Balanced first planet enemies spawn a bit.
Laser Rifle was reworked and now its damage decreases for each hit target in a line. Balance was reworked for this change.
Blaster and Plasma Moon balance was reworked a bit.
Other balance changes, fixes, etc.
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29 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.18
This update is aimed at introducing new content and improving existing content. Quite a few new abilities have been added, now they depend on each other in a more meaningful way. Changes: Fixed bug: Laser rifle with multi-shot to same target were dealing damage only from one lase
This update is aimed at introducing new content and improving existing content. Quite a few new abilities have been added, now they depend on each other in a more meaningful way.
Changes:

Fixed bug: Laser rifle with multi-shot to same target were dealing damage only from one laser. Now all lasers damage target.
Fixed bug: Blaster Module and Auto-Aimed Rockets not every time selected target to attack.
Added some of new Upgrades and Abilities.
Green character now have its own unique passive ability too!
Balanced Survival Kit ability a bit.
Abilities minor balance changes.
Improved NPCs AI for a bit.
Improved turret place effect. Also, turret visual (sprite) is now more noticeable.
New healing effect for Healing Drone NPCs.
Changed physical movement a bit.
Added Experience drop for Leviathans.
Some optimization for situations when a lot of effects on map, etc.
A lot of inner code improvements and extensions. It allows me to implement new upgrades and more complex combinations a lot easier than before.
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27 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.17
This update is aimed at expanding content and improving gameplay. The main feature - most characters now have their own unique passive ability! Also, other new abilities were added and the game was balanced, as well as a number of fixes were made. Changes: Fixed bug: Abilities pr
This update is aimed at expanding content and improving gameplay. The main feature - most characters now have their own unique passive ability! Also, other new abilities were added and the game was balanced, as well as a number of fixes were made.
Changes:

Fixed bug: Abilities previously can be used if clicked on Upgrades screen or Game Over/Victory screen.
Fixed bug: On gamepad in pause menu was skipped options button when navigating up.
Most of characters now have its own passive abilities! Now it gives more affect to gameplay by using different characters. Them also were balanced a bit. I'll continue to improve characters and trying to make them more unique.
Was added more abilities and upgrades. Some upgrades drop was balanced.
Now prices in Loadout menu is lower by default, but increase with each unlock. You can unlock first items you're more interested, not low-priced as before.
Plasma Moon weapon now balanced better.
Classic cursor is now shown in any menus instead of Aim cursor.
Aim cursor visual was improved and made more noticeable.
Now cursor can be controlled when gamepad controller is connected.
Arrow keys now can be use for movement too.
Camera is now have offset move in the aim direction for gamepad controls.
Pause menu now can be closed with same button it opens (Escape or gamepad Menu button).
Other fixes and improvements.
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24 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.16
And another update! And how do I find time for real life? :D Nevermind, this update has a lot of fixes and gameplay balance adjustments. Changes: Fixed bug: when were several damage hits in the same game tick, was applied only first one. Fixed bug: Loot Crates collecting were req
And another update! And how do I find time for real life? :D Nevermind, this update has a lot of fixes and gameplay balance adjustments.
Changes:

Fixed bug: when were several damage hits in the same game tick, was applied only first one.
Fixed bug: Loot Crates collecting were required to complete Area. Now you need only elliminate all enemies.
Fixed bug: Worms were stuck on corners sometimes. Now it should happen much less frequently or not happen at all. But I continue to improve movement algorithms.
Fixed bug: Very rarely Leviathan can not be spawned and other NPCs too.
Fixed bug: Split Shoot Module and Energy Burst damage change was affecting player damage a wrong percent.
Shotgun and Plasma Moon weapons knockback is increased.
Plasma Moon damage is decreased.
Shotgun damage and reload speed is decreased a bit. For shotgun it still be very good since bugfix, described above.
Berserk ability reload is increased by 1 sec.
On Loadout screen you now can see weapon Knockback parameter info.
Periodic damage/heal now has delay before start affecting target.
Balanced player leveling a bit.
Other changes.
Jet Modules and Auto-aimed rocket effects were improved.
Fixed conflicting buttons on gamepad controller. Duplicated movement controls to a D-pad.
Modding: Loadout modding was added as preview. Its API will be changed in future!
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23 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.15
This update is mainly dedicated to visual improvements and small fixes. Most of the changes are made inside the game and will not be noticeable to players at this stage. Also the support for modding has been expanded. Changes: Fixed bug: Upgrades window previously can be opened w
This update is mainly dedicated to visual improvements and small fixes. Most of the changes are made inside the game and will not be noticeable to players at this stage. Also the support for modding has been expanded.
Changes:

Fixed bug: Upgrades window previously can be opened when player click Exit button in Pause Menu, and game stuck in this state.
Fixed bug: Controls localization in Settings wasn't work.
Improved first planet decorations a bit.
Jump Platform visual was improved, made it more noticeable.
Added player spawn effects.
Inner game code improvements, which allows me to add more new features.
Menu button sound changed (there were some feedback that previous sound is annoying).
Changed heal screen fx a bit, to be more different from damage receive fx.
Fixed some sorting order for sprites.
In Upgrades menu buttons now become active after ~half of a second passed, to prevent unwanted player keyboard/gamepad input.
Modding: Custom projectiles are supported now. You can make your own projectile, or change weapon projectile to any game-ready ones.
Localization fixes.
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22 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 1.0.14
This update fixes another critical bug and introduces a new feature - Auto-Shoot . It can be enabled in the Settings menu. Changes: Fixed bug: When Start in menu was clicked twice, it can stop work sometimes. Fixed bug: Player character have spawned with not full health on next l
This update fixes another critical bug and introduces a new feature - Auto-Shoot. It can be enabled in the Settings menu.
Changes:

Fixed bug: When Start in menu was clicked twice, it can stop work sometimes.
Fixed bug: Player character have spawned with not full health on next location, if he has abilities, increasing his health.
Added Controls tab to the Settings menu. It explains game controls and contains a new Auto-Shoot parameter.
First Leviathan was balanced and now stronger than before.
First Leviathan now has visual for his second phase.
Some abilities, changed reload-time, were balanced.
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Updates & announcements

Skills

Balance

Enemies

Maps

What's Next

1.1.0 Changelog