Echoes of Red

Echoes of Red

Released Mar 2026

ECHOES OF RED is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. OBLITERATE tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and MAKE THEM REGRET STANDING AGAINST YOU.

89% positive · 154 reviews
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Evaluation

Echoes of Red launched on March 3, 2026 after three years of solo development by TERMAX. Since launch, the developer has maintained a consistent and active update cadence with no signs of slowing down. Two major content updates have shipped post-launch: the VISCERA Update on June 25, 2026 (adding a new map, a custom boss fight against the Icon of Tyranny, a new elite enemy, and a new card rarity), and a second major update on July 30, 2026 introducing the Saw Blades as an entirely new fifth playable class. Between and after these major drops, the developer has shipped frequent feature patches — most recently on August 16 and August 25, 2026 — adding new upgrade cards, new settings, balance changes, and optimizations. On June 16, 2026, the developer explicitly stated: "Keep in mind that this won't be the last update the game receives, as I'm constantly coming up with new ideas." This confirms ongoing development intent. The pace of updates across the roughly six months since launch — two major content releases and over a dozen feature and bug-fix patches — demonstrates an active solo developer who is consistently delivering new content. No specific next update has been named or announced, but the overall pattern clearly shows this game is still in active content development.
Evidence
Major update introducing the Saw Blades, a brand-new 5th playable class, alongside significant optimizations and UI improvements.
news post · Jul 30, 2026 source content shipped
high
Major VISCERA Update released, adding a new map, a new boss fight (Icon of Tyranny), a new elite enemy (Biomass), a new card rarity (UNSTABLE), and extensive optimizations.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
TERMAX Studios
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

-"I'm obsessed with this game; the builds are insane. 10/10"-

Custom loadout

Choose your Class, Equipment, Upgrades and Artifacts to discover each time new powerful synergies.

Carry an infinite number of weapons at once (guns + artifacts) and improve them by eliminating ever stronger enemies.

  • Equipment

  • Classes

Gameplay

  • 112 upgrades, 30 unlockable equipment, 19 deck cards, and 11 artifact weapons to build your OP arsenal.

  • Eliminate all enemies, face mini-bosses, and win by defeating the Archon of Red or the new Icon of Tyranny.

  • 7 different mini-bosses that teleport, grab, summon enemies, and much more.

  • 4 classes, each with 4 weapons to suit any playstyle.

  • Matches lasting 15 minutes.

  • 9 difficulty levels, including Madness, One-Shot, Endless Elites, and Infinite Survival with a Public Leaderboard.

  • Collect souls to unlock new upgrades and fragments to enhance your weapons.

  • Destroy minerals scattered across the map for small stat bonuses.

  • Auto-aim/Manual-aim and manual/auto fire, with faster movement when not shooting.

  • Dash through almost anything without taking damage.

  • Unlock pets that automatically gather resources, block, attack enemies, and more.

Last evaluated Aug 29, 2026
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