The Game
Echo Quest is a browser-based multiplayer action RPG set in the world of The Echowright Chronicles, a book series by Bruno Malnovic. Players choose from six distinct classes — Warrior, Mage, Rogue, Cleric, Ranger, and Necromancer — and explore a shared world filled with real-time combat, loot, character progression, and challenges.
The gameplay loop is straightforward: pick a class, venture into the world, fight enemies to gain experience and loot, level up your character, and push further into tougher zones. Along the way you'll encounter other players exploring the same world in real time. Everything runs in your browser — no downloads, no plugins, no installs.
What Makes Echo Quest Different
Real-Time Combat
Skill-based action combat with abilities, cooldowns, and tactical positioning. Every fight requires timing and strategy — no auto-battle here.
Multiplayer World
Share the world with other players in real time. See them explore, fight, and interact alongside you. The world feels alive because it is.
Zero Friction
No downloads, no installs, no app store. Open your browser, create a free account, and you're playing in seconds. Works on desktop and mobile.
Hardcore Mode
For Premium players seeking the ultimate challenge — permadeath characters where every decision matters. Die once and it's over. Only the bold survive.
Development
Echo Quest is an indie game developed by Bruno Malnovic. The game is built using Phaser 3 for the client-side game engine and Node.js for the server backend, with real-time multiplayer powered by WebSockets. It's actively developed with regular updates adding new content, zones, enemies, items, and features.
Technology
- Game Engine: Phaser 3
- Backend: Node.js with Express
- Real-Time: WebSocket-based multiplayer (Socket.io)
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Hosting: AWS Lightsail
- CDN & Security: Cloudflare
- Payments: LemonSqueezy (merchant of record)