ECHOES is a free arcade game with a twist: every round, your past self comes back to hunt you. Collect orbs for 10 seconds, then survive the ghosts of your own earlier moves. The better you play, the more crowded the arena gets.
How to Play ECHOES
- Move with your mouse, drag on mobile, or use WASD / arrow keys.
- Collect the yellow orbs for points. Collecting them in a row builds a combo.
- Survive 10 seconds to clear the round.
- After each round, your exact path becomes an echo that replays in every following round. Touch one and the run is over.
- Pass close to an echo without touching it for a near-miss bonus.
Power-Ups
| Orb | Effect |
|---|---|
| 🟡 Yellow | Points. Chain them for a combo. |
| 🔵 Blue | Phase: pass through echoes for 2.5 seconds. |
| 🟠 Gold | Erase: deletes your oldest echo. |
Tips to Survive Longer
- Your first rounds decide everything. Wide, wild paths early on become wide, wild echoes later. Calm, short paths are easier to dodge.
- Watch the starting positions. At the start of each round your echoes appear faded where they began.
- Use the edges. Echoes from orb-chasing rounds often cross the middle.
- Save the gold orb for when the arena feels crowded: it removes the echo you have been dodging longest.
- Unlock new player colors by surviving 4, 7, 10, 14 and 20 rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ECHOES?
ECHOES is a free browser game where you collect orbs for 10 seconds each round. When the round ends, your movement is recorded and comes back as a ghost "echo" in every following round. To survive, you have to avoid everything you did before.
How do you play ECHOES?
Move with your mouse, drag on a phone or tablet, or use WASD or the arrow keys. Collect the yellow orbs, survive 10 seconds, and never touch a pink echo.
What do the blue and gold orbs do?
The blue orb lets you phase through your echoes for 2.5 seconds. The gold orb erases your oldest echo, which is the best way to survive long runs.
How do I get a high score?
Chain orbs for combos, earn near-miss bonuses by passing close to echoes, and survive as many rounds as possible. Each round is worth more points than the last.
Is ECHOES free?
Yes. It is free, runs in your browser on desktop and mobile, and needs no download or account.
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