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The Midnight Gamers · Published by The Midnight Gamers
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Echo Punk is a roguelite top-down looter shooter with fast-paced combat, tactical upgrades, and endless replayability. Blast through waves of enemies, collect resources, and upgrade your build -- or die trying.
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Explore a world where every run is a challenge, collecting resources and upgrading your build to survive waves of enemies. Dive into the action-packed gameplay of Echo Punk, an indie looter shooter that keeps you on your toes.
About this game
Enter the sim. Survive the swarm. Upgrade. Die. Repeat.
Echo Punk is a top-down looter shooter with real-time action, tactical abilities, and run-based progression. Designed for short, high-intensity play sessions, each run lasts about 10–20 minutes.
There are no saves. No safety nets. Every run ends in death. The question is... how far can you get?
Playable with mouse & keyboard.
Echo Unit Deployment Brief – Level 1 Clearance
Welcome, Operator. You’ve been selected to field-test the Echo Unit, a modular combat unit calibrated for rapid deployment, sustained aggression, and mass threat neutralization.
This is a closed-loop combat simulation. There are no checkpoints. No saves. You will die often. Learn faster.
Mission Parameters:
Enemy Threat Profile: Engage & Eliminate
Face relentless waves of enemies — from scrap-sized swarms to heavy-class mechs.
Stay alert. No two threats behave the same. Some rush, some shield, some strike from a distance.
Stay mobile. Use cover. Control the space. Response protocol = violence.
Specialized Tactical Abilities
Deploy advanced Echo tools to control the battlefield. Timing is everything. Cooldowns are unforgiving.
Echo Dash — Blink through danger with brief invulnerability.
Echo Strike — Freeze time, mark targets, then eliminate them in a synchronized burst.
Adaptive Threat Resistance
Enemies are color-coded by resistance type — fire, corrosive, cooldown disruption, and more. Matching your weapon to the right target is key to survival.
Run-Based Structure: Test. Die. Adapt.
Each session starts from zero.
No saves.
No carry-over gear (mostly).
Just one shot to go further than last time.
Every run is a clean slate - but not all progress is lost.
Over time, you may unlock new weapons or earn enhancements to improve future attempts.
There is no winning. Only surviving longer.
— Echo Command HQ — Operator Liaison Division | Authorization Code: 0703-AAF
Echo Punk is built for fans of Vampire Survivors, Brotato, and wave-based looter shooters.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: 2.3 GHz Dual Core or similar
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R3 or similar
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Playtest Update #2!! Weapon Feel & Accuracy Improvements
Just pushed playtest update #2 focused on improving weapon feedback, accuracy behavior, and interface clarity. Thank you again to our amazing community for all of the suggestions!Here's what's new:Gameplay & FixesReloading now correctly plays the reload animation (no more continuous aiming)Fixed reload timing - reload bar now syncs with when you can fire againUI & Quality of LifeUpdated reload bar for improved visibility (position, color, and text adjustments — currently being tested)Reduced vertical accuracy thresholds — bullets will no longer hit the ground directly in front of the player when weapon accuracy is low (the floor has filed fewer complaints)Updated auto-aim positioning on smaller enemies to reduce ground hits Added UI and in-game cursor (turns out pointing at things is useful)We'll keep updating as you send us your feedback. See you in The Stack!Read full article on Community Announcements (sidequestsforsanity)Patch NotesOfficial
Playtest Update!! Tweaks, Fixes, & Sharper Combat
We've just pushed a playtest update focused on improving flow, tightening up combat feel, and reducing interface friction. Thanks to everyone jumping in and sending feedback. Keep it coming! Here's what's new: Gameplay & BalanceReversed floor progression flow Smaller enemies now move faster Shockers have reduced attack range Increased recoil on Pistol, Assault Rifle, Shotgun (weapons feel punchier & less laser-pointer-y)Increased Core drop chance - multiple cores can now drop (shiny loot moments increased)HUD & UI Fixes"Enemies Remaining" counter added for each floor"Cores Earned" displayed during runHUD now shows ∞ infinity symbol instead of 999 to indicate infinite reserve ammo for PistolExit confirmation window when pressing Escape (no more accidental yeets)Playtest welcome window Appears only on first launchMenu buttons locked until window closedFixed default position of Settings windowBug FixesFixed lower Dissolver positioning Fixed Shocker telegraph indicator persisting after deathWe'll keep updating as you send us your feedback. See you in The Stack!Read full article on Community Announcements (sidequestsforsanity)AnnouncementsOfficial
Echo Punk Playtest Starts Wednesday
Join the Echo Punk limited time playtest! Playtest this week Wednesday, February 4th to Sunday, February 8th. Echo Punk playtest starts Wednesday! Wednesday-Sunday (Feb 4-8) Click "Request Access" on the Steam page to reserve a spot Discord invitation for playtesters (or simple Google Form for feedback) Feedback reviewed daily More details: Hey friends! We're running a limited playtest this week and would love to invite more players to jump in and share feedback.To join, visit our Steam page and click "Request Access."If you join, you'll be one of the first to join our new Discord server, where you can chat with the dev team and other testers, report bugs, andshare thoughts as you play.We'll be reviewing feedback daily, and some suggestions may be implemented during the playtest, so you might see your suggestions put in ove the course of the weekend. Echo Punk is a fast-paced roguelite top-down looter shooter with a cyberpunk vibe. You descend through levels to see how deep you can make it into The Stack. Fight robotic enemies, grab new gear and upgrades, and build your loadout as you go. The gameplay loop rewards experimenting with different weapons and playstyles.Read full article on Community Announcements (sidequestsforsanity)
