
Past Echoes
A downloadable Vertical Slice for Windows
Guide Bruce on a journey to reconnect with himself.
Dive into the memories of Bruce, a suicide attempt victim, who thought all was lost, but something proved him differently. Embark on the thrilling path of nostalgia and memories long-lost in the monotony of life.
Past Echoes delves into the story of a life cut short, or is it? That is your job to uncover.
The narrative tells the story of Bruce, a 29-year-old male who lost a battle with his inner thoughts. After years living alone dealing with the tragic death of his parents in a brutal house fire, working in a job he hated and recently having divorced his wife. His mind was chaos he developed mental issues such as hallucinations.
The game unfolds in 2007, within Bruce's memories of his teenager years – when everything was still normal. Reclaim memories through long-lost objects that once meant the world to you. Solve the mystery behind your parents’ death, explore an empty house once filled with joy, save Bruce from his fate by showing him that life is worth living for.
Past Echoes is currently only a Vertical Slice, let us know if you want more of this game!

Controls
- LMB - Pick Up
- F - Inspect
- F - Exit
- R - Reset Rotation
- Space - Read
- E - Flip Object
- E - Consume Pills
- Q - Drop Item
- ESC - Pause

Credits
Game Designer - Igor Moniz (Linkedin)
Game Developer - Gonçalo Pires (Linkedin)
3D Artist - João Duarte (Linkedin)
Sound Designer - Igor Moniz (Linkedin)
Voice Acting - João Duarte (Linkedin) & Igor Moniz (Linkedin)

Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i5-11400H
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- DirectX: 11
Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / Intel Core i7-12700H
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
- Storage: 20 GB SSD available space
- DirectX: 11

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| Status | Prototype |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
| Authors | BadCatStudio, Igor, GoncaloPires |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Tags | 3D, First-Person, Horror, Indie, indiegame, Low-poly, Mystery, Narrative, Psychological Horror |
| Links | YouTube |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
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Install instructions
⚠ Note: Windows may display a security warning when launching this game because it is not digitally signed.
This is a common message for indie games and simply means the game was not submitted to Microsoft for certification.
Rest assured, the files are safe and do not contain any malicious software.
Development log
- Past Echoes Official TrailerJul 18, 2025
- Patch Notes Version 1.2Jul 16, 2025
- GAME TESTERS NEEDEDJul 15, 2025





