Echoes of Elysium

About Echoes of Elysium

Echoes of Elysium is a role-playing game with indie roots, developed by Loric Games and published by Snail Games USA. It launched on January 27, 2026, for PC. You play as Heron, navigating a procedural world where skyborne exploration meets survival mechanics. The game blends crafting, combat, and narrative-driven discovery, set in Elysium, a paradise where ancient clockwork tech clashes with environmental hazards. With single-player and co-op multiplayer modes, it’s a pick for fans of open-ended world-building and team-based challenges. The procedural world means no two playthroughs feel the same, though some players find the learning curve steep.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time piloting airships, scavenging resources, and battling robotic wildlife. Crafting requires balancing weight, propulsion, and armor, as poorly designed ships crash or overheat. Combat mixes auto-aimed ranged attacks with manual dodging; co-op play lets teammates specialize in roles like repair or offense. Missions involve deciphering ancient tech, often requiring trial-and-error puzzle-solving. The procedural world generates new islands, weather patterns, and story events each playthrough. Sessions often end in abrupt deaths from environmental hazards like lightning storms or unstable terrain. Replayability hinges on mastering ship design and learning to read the dynamic ecosystem.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate it 4.7/5, but only 42% finish the main story. Average playtime is 28 hours, with 17% hitting 100-hour milestones. Community moods are split: "awe" (38%), "frustration" (29%), and "curiosity" (24%). One review says, "The world feels alive but punishing. Once you get the hang of resource management, it’s addictive." Achievement data shows 145 total, with 68% completing the base "Skyfarer" set. 43% of players abandon the game before hour 20, citing unclear objectives. Critics praise the procedural design but note combat repetition and inconsistent difficulty scaling.

PlayPile's Take

Echoes of Elysium is $39.99, with a 77% discount average during sales. It rewards patience over action, making it best for players who enjoy slow-building systems and co-op experimentation. Achievements add 20+ hours of side goals but rarely push completion past 70%. Skip if you dislike permadeath or vague tutorials. For its price, it offers a dense sandbox more than a polished RPG. Stick with it past the first 15 hours, and the procedural world’s depth pays off. Not a must-play, but a niche standout for skybound survivalists.

Storyline

Journey to an ancient paradise filled with clockwork wonders of mysterious origin and purpose. An echo of a long forgotten name lingers on the winds of Elysium - Heron. Reveal the obscured annals of the past in a procedurally created world through dynamic story progression and unique encounters.