Echoes of Vision

Echoes of Vision

Released Feb 2026

This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Echoes of Vision is a free-to-play turn-based strategy game that launched on February 4, 2026, and is still available to play. Since launch the developer has kept adding content on a rotating schedule. A major update on August 27, 2026 added a new agent, rotating elite recruitment banners, and a new event series. A second major update on September 17, 2026 added another agent, opened normal difficulty for the Chapter 8 story stage, added a second story entry point, and launched the 16th protocol season. Hard mode for Chapter 8 followed with the September 30, 2026 update. Limited-time agent re-runs and rotating recruitment banners continue to appear, and the current re-run runs through October 14, 2026. Patch notes have been posted roughly weekly through late September 2026, with monthly refreshes of shop items and seasonal events. The second half of the Networked Blockade mode was scheduled to open the week after September 30, 2026.
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Latest maintenance update opened hard difficulty for the Chapter 8 story stage, a new limited-time event, and a supplementary check-in event, and announced that the second half of the Networked Blockade mode opens the following week
news post · Sep 30, 2026 source development ongoing
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Major update added a new agent to standard recruitment, a limited-time agent re-run, normal difficulty for Chapter 8, a second story entry point, and the 16th protocol season with a new protocol shop stock
news post · Sep 17, 2026 source content shipped
high

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Details

Publisher
Azure Flame Studio
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

This is a turn-based strategy game.

You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

The game blends mind-bending tactical gameplay with urban legends steeped in primal fear, delivering a uniquely immersive experience.

Story Background

Welcome to Bleak Mountains City: a retro metropolis that appears prosperous on the surface, yet simmers with hidden currents. Here, urban legends are not mere fiction. Endlessly looping rooms, stations that shouldn't exist, rain-soaked beings reeking of dampness... These supernatural “Visions” lurk in every corner of the city, threatening lives.

As the newly appointed Special Investigations Chief of the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), a secret agency dedicated to handling such incidents, your duty is to delve into the heart of these bizarre events. Utilize your intellect, strategic prowess, and the unique abilities of your agents to uncover the truth and maintain the city's fragile peace.

🕵️ Dive into the labyrinth of urban legends as a rational investigator

You face not traditional ghosts, but “Visions” defying logical explanation. The game's narrative employs a unique and intense “new weird” atmosphere. Like a true detective, you must investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, and analyze clues to gradually piece together the bizarre truths lurking beneath the city's neon lights.

⚙️ Master battlefield tactics in hardcore tactical combat

Battles are contests of intellect. Command your agents across the map, using partial and full cover to evade damage while setting up alert zones for counterattacks. Each class has distinct roles, strategic class composition and positioning are key to victory. Mastering the Phase affinities and their counter-relationships will help you overcome formidable foes.

🎭 Meet extraordinary allies and assemble an exceptional investigation unit

Your allies are equally extraordinary. They may be elite colleagues responding to incidents, fanatical researchers obsessed with their studies, or even anomalous entities themselves in urgent need of containment. Recruit these characters through story missions and bring them under your command. They wield special devices called “Packaged Items”, enabling them to harness the power of contained Visions, though this power comes with risks and costs.

🏙️ Immerse Yourself in Retro Urban Visuals

The game meticulously crafts a unique 1980s retro aesthetic through its audiovisual design. From the green tourmaline desk lamps and vintage clocks in offices to retro posters lining the streets, every detail is carefully crafted. All main characters feature high-quality animations and full Chinese voice acting, enhancing the immersive narrative experience.

Last evaluated Oct 11, 2026
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