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MrKokoGames · Published by MrKokoGames
Content notice: Echoes of Aethelgard features frequent fantasy violence as players engage in combat against large hordes of monsters using swords, bows, and magic. When enemies are defeated, they trigger a stylized, pixelated blood effect. The game contains dark fantasy themes and boss encounters. There is no realistic gore, sexual content, or depictions of drug/alcohol abuse and self-harm.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Evolve your arsenal and become the bullet hell. Echoes of Aethelgard is a horde-survival roguelite featuring deep meta-progression, an explosive combo system, and devastating ultimate abilities. Survive the endless hordes and lift the curse of the Void Corruptor.
Embark on a survival journey where your arsenal evolves to meet relentless hordes. In Echoes of Aethelgard, master the art of bullet hell as you fight back against the Void Corruptor's curse.
About this game
Unleash the Storm. Survive the Night.
Echoes of Aethelgard is a fast-paced, horde-survival roguelite where you are the bullet hell. Step into a cursed valley, face endless waves of monsters, and build an arsenal capable of shattering reality itself.
Will you cleanse the corruption, or be swallowed by the Void? (Spoiler: The Void has a very high appetite.)
Evolve Your Arsenal
Start with a single blade and build your way to godhood. Every weapon features a distinct upgrade path culminating in devastating Ultimate Abilities.
Celestial Rain: Transform a simple bow into a localized orbital strike that shields you while erasing your enemies from the map.
Earthshatter Maul: Upgrade a heavy hammer into an earthen nova machine that stuns everything on screen—and probably shakes your desk in real life.
The Secret Stash: Unlock powerful, hidden weapons that turn the "survival" part of the game into a "clean-up crew" simulation.
Synergize and Survive
Keep the Combo Alive: Chain kills to ignite your combo meter. Higher combos mean massive buffs and faster clearing. It’s like a rhythm game, but with more skeletons.
Meta-Progression: Collect shards and coins. Spend shards in the Armory for permanent stat boosts, or gamble your coins on powerful, run-specific Temp Buffs.
The Jackpot: Fill your meter to trigger a moment of pure invincibility. It’s the perfect tool for breaking out of a tight corner or just being a menace for 10 seconds.
Cinematic Lore & Epic Bosses
Uncover the tragic history of Aethelgard through beautifully illustrated story sequences. Just don't get too distracted by the lore, or the Liche Lord, the Wasteland Beast, or the Void Corruptor will turn you into a footnote in history.
Learn their patterns, dodge the chaos, and claim the rewards they were definitely not using anyway.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core or similar
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD 4000 or equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU (GTX 960 or equivalent) or modern Integrated Graphics (Intel Iris Xe)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Road Ahead: Weapon Evolutions, Boss Overhauls, and a Massive Art Upgrade!
Hello everyone!First off, a massive thank you to everyone who has played the Echoes of Aethelgard demo, left feedback, and hit that wishlist button. Watching you break the game, discover synergies, and push the limits of the horde has been incredible.The core combat engine is locked in, and the moment-to-moment action is feeling exactly how I want it. But this is just the beginning. I want to share the development roadmap so you know exactly what is coming next as we march toward Early Access.The Grand Visual Overhaul Up to this point, the focus has been entirely on making the gameplay as tight and responsive as possible, which meant using placeholder and AI-generated assets to prototype quickly.100% Bespoke Art: Moving forward, all AI art is being completely replaced. Every character, enemy, weapon, and environment will be redrawn with handcrafted, custom pixel art to give Aethelgard a distinct and unified visual identity.UI & UX Upgrade: The user interface is getting a massive facelift. Expect cleaner menus, juicier animations, and much clearer visual communication during the chaos of combat.The Armory ExpandsLegendary Weapon Evolutions: Why just shoot fire when you can leave a trail of restorative magma? We are introducing complex Weapon Fusions. Max out a weapon, pair it with the right passive catalyst, and crack open a chest to forge run-defining legendary weapons.The Master Glossary: A new meta-menu tracking every enemy you’ve defeated and every weapon synergy you’ve discovered.The Lords of the VoidMulti-Phase Boss Fights: The bosses are getting smarter and much, much angrier. Expect true AAA-style boss fights with health-gated phase shifts, new desperation attacks, and screen-shaking ultimate abilities.Endless Mode & The Curse System: For the players who think the 20-minute timer is just a warm-up. Test your ultimate builds against infinitely scaling hordes with optional difficulty modifiers.This is a solo dev journey, and your feedback directly shapes the fu...Read full article on Community Announcements (YOGI_SoulSilver)Patch NotesOfficial
Echoes of Aethelgard Demo 1.0.2 Patch Notes
1.0.2 -Fixed a bug where some enemies would not fade when being defeated. -Removed the audio for both dangerous enemy variants and lowhealth due to being initially too intense and disruptive to gameplay.-Fixed an issue where going to the armory screen again would break the Main Menu button.Read full article on Community Announcements (YOGI_SoulSilver)Patch NotesOfficial
Echoes of Aethelgard Demo 1.0.1 Patch Notes
1.0.1 -Added leaderboard tracking to the demo. -Fixed a bug where the main menu button would not work in the armory screen and would require the player to close out of the game.-Adjusted ambience audio to be more tolerable.Read full article on Community Announcements (YOGI_SoulSilver)Community & EventsOfficial
⚔️ Echoes of Aethelgard Approved for Steam Bullet Fest + Demo Date!
Heed the call, heroes!We have some massive news from the forge. MrKokoGames LLC is incredibly proud to announce that Echoes of Aethelgard has been officially selected by Valve to participate in the upcoming Steam Bullet Fest starting June 8th!To celebrate, we are letting you brave the swarm early. The Official Free Demo will be launching right here on Steam on June 1st! > This public demo features our core survival gameplay, initial character progression, and the intense bullet-heaven action you've been waiting for. Playing the demo during the week of June 1st is the absolute best way to help us test the systems before the festival crowds arrive.Our Road to 7,000 Wishlists 📈 Festivals are the lifeblood of indie games. If you want to support a solo developer, please hit the Wishlist button for the full game today. Hitting our 7,000 wishlist milestone tells the Steam algorithm to push our game to thousands of new players when Bullet Fest kicks off!Mark your calendars for June 1st, and thank you all for being part of this journey.— The MrKokoGames TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (YOGI_SoulSilver)AnnouncementsOfficial
⚔️ A Glimpse into the Aethelgard: Upcoming Demo Announcement!
Hello everyone! We’ve been working hard in the forge, and it’s finally time to share a piece of Echoes of Aethelgard with you. We are thrilled to announce that a free demo will be launching soon.Why a Demo First? We want you to get your hands on the core gameplay early. This demo features the first level and our unique Rotating Aura system. Your feedback now will help us polish the final experience before the full release.The Road to 7,000 Wishlists 📈 As an independent studio (MrKokoGames LLC), visibility is our biggest challenge. We’ve set a goal of 7,000 wishlists before the main game launches. Hitting this milestone is a huge signal to Steam to help more players find us!If you haven’t yet, please Wishlist the Full Game below. It’s the single most impactful thing you can do to help us reach the finish line.Get ready to brave the swarm soon! — The MrKokoGames TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (YOGI_SoulSilver)
