ECHOLOCAUTION
Released Mar 2021
In the dark and dangerous world of the night, all you can rely on is your voice and your ears! Let's go on an exciting night hunt with the little bats!
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Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
ECHOLOCAUTION launched on March 24, 2021 and has received two major content updates: Ver. 2.00 on October 31, 2021 (adding a new stage, three new playable bats, and Spelunk Mode) and Ver. 3.0.0 on April 28, 2023 (adding a final boss stage, two new characters, and significant system expansions). The Ver. 3.0.0 post explicitly stated that "with this major update, we intend to conclude the development of ECHOLOCAUTION for the time being," signaling the end of large content additions. However, the developer did not leave things entirely closed: the November 21, 2024 patch notes (Ver. 3.0.2) announced that the next update would include a small event where players can hear new bat conversations in Spelunk Mode. This announced-but-unshipped content means the game is not yet fully complete. Worth noting: a publisher crisis in March 2023 (X-PLUS GAMES ending their involvement) was resolved when the developer shipped Ver. 3.0.0 on their own the following month — that situation was fully resolved. The two released DLC items (an art book and original soundtrack) are both available. The game remains purchasable and in a healthy state.
Evidence
Ver. 3.0.2 patch notes announce that the next update will include a small Spelunk Mode event featuring conversations between bats other than Hina — this content has been promised but not yet released.
Ver. 3.0.0 major update shipped, adding a new final stage (Mornmare), two new playable bats (Madara and Kaguya), and Spelunk Mode expansions. The post stated the developer intends to conclude major development 'for the time being' with this update.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PortalKey
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Bats have a special ability called echolocation.
By listening to ultrasound waves, they can catch objects in the dark and protect themselves from hidden dangers.
ECHOLOCAUTION is a score attack action game based on the ecology of these bats.
Each game takes about 2 minutes to play, so you can play it anytime you want.
Score points by eating insects, and get a combo bonus if you eat them all at once during the echo!
- The cool free-tailed bat
- The mischievous long-eared bat, and many more!
The bats live in groups, meaning they’re happy to cohabitate! Unlocked playable bats will also hang out in the cave, where you can learn more about them.
Let's take them home and collect them all in a box for safe keeping!
By listening to ultrasound waves, they can catch objects in the dark and protect themselves from hidden dangers.
ECHOLOCAUTION is a score attack action game based on the ecology of these bats.
Each game takes about 2 minutes to play, so you can play it anytime you want.
◆Use bat echoes to make sure the hunt goes off without a hitch!
Bats are active at night! Eat as many bugs as you can before dawn.Score points by eating insects, and get a combo bonus if you eat them all at once during the echo!
◆Use bat echolocation to avoid dangers!
Predict the movements of incoming owls and avoid them while maintaining your remaining energy to increase your points and get the highest score possible!◆Many varieties of playable bats to unlock!
- The immature parti-colored bat- The cool free-tailed bat
- The mischievous long-eared bat, and many more!
◆Encounter and interact with various NPC bats!
In their home, meet the affectionate and supportive megabat mother along with the white bat triplets who are always happy to see you!The bats live in groups, meaning they’re happy to cohabitate! Unlocked playable bats will also hang out in the cave, where you can learn more about them.
◆Collect treasures!
The little bats are curious about many things in the outside world. Even things that look like mere junk are treasures to them.Let's take them home and collect them all in a box for safe keeping!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Aug 3, 2026
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