Echo Mates

Echo Mates is a horror game for 1–4 players, set in a dark place where sound reveals the surroundings. Your voice acts as a flashlight: each sound briefly exposes the world, but can also reveal your position to the creatures hunting there.

Sound in the dark

A whisper illuminates a couple of metres, while a scream lights half the floor and can be heard by everything hunting below. Footsteps, dropped crates and slammed doors also make noise. You can use sound as bait by throwing an object into the dark and seeing what it attracts.

Some doors open only when you sing the right note. One creature imitates a teammate’s voice; another makes you see a monster where your friend is standing, prompting you to attack them.

Take on contracts

Choose a contract, ride the lift down and finish the job before the shift ends. Recover what you came for and load it onto the truck. Each descent takes you to a new level; deeper levels offer better pay but worse odds. Anything you fail to bring back is lost.

Play with sound

A microphone and headphones are required. The microphone is used for the core mechanic, not just voice chat. Audio is positional, and using speakers can give away your position through your own voice.